5 Killer Ab Exercises
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A pair of shorts, cool flip-flops, slightly disheveled hair and a shirt just casually thrown on- that’s the perfect picture of you on a beach. But nothing completes the look like a set of rippling washboard abs. A flat tummy is great, but abs are like the hot chocolate fudge on the ice cream. To get such killer abs, here are the 5 killer ab exercises you should try out.
1. The plank exercise
Start by taking a push-up position on the plank. However, deviating slightly from the classic push-up position, in this exercise you need to place your elbows on the plank, keeping the forearms straight. Now tighten the gut or the abdomen and hold for 30 seconds, keeping the body perfectly straight the entire time. Release and rest for another 30 seconds and repeat.
2. Plank crunch
One of the best exercises targeting the entire core muscles is this plank exercise which works on the back as well as it does on the tummy. This exercise is a slight variation of the above exercise. Take the same position as instructed in the previous exercise. Now bend your right knee and bring it forward, making an effort to bring it as close as possible to the right elbow. Repeat the same with the left leg. Do a total of 5 reps on each side.
3. The bicycle exercise
Crunches are the most common exercise for ab building. The bicycle exercise adds an interesting twist to it, making it much more effective. Start by lying on your back on the floor. Put your hands behind your head; however, don’t lock the fingers as you don’t want your head being pulled upwards during the workout. Instead, raise yourself using your shoulder blades and the strength of your abdomen muscles. Once you’re in the position, slowly elevate both your knees. The knees will be bent and the calves parallel to the floor. Finally, start pedaling your legs slowly, one at a time, as if you’re riding a bicycle. Along with the pedaling, also twist your body in such a way that your right elbow comes closer or touches your left knee and vice versa.
