13 Ab Exercises to Try!

Below you’ll find an easy, quick and straight forward flat tummy exercises that are NOT overly complicated or intense. This workout plan will give you toned and amazing abs…

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  1. The bicycle crunches build muscle in the upper abs while also engaging the leg muscles. Simple bicycle crunches are best performed by lifting the head and shoulder blades up from the ground then reaching the elbow to the opposite knee while holding the hands at the nape of the neck. Continue the exercise by alternating from one side to the next. The straight leg should not fully rest on the ground at anytime during the workout and should remain engaged in order to get toned abs.

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2. The plank elbow targets the love handles, abdominal muscles and also the obliques. This killer exercise requires no gym equipment or weights and is performed by beginning in a straight arm plank position with legs hip width apart. While maintaining a tight core and flat back, bring one knee up to the elbow on the same side, with the knee facing out. Repeat this movement on each side in a controlled manner in order to get six pack abs.

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3. Twist crunches build muscle in the mid section of the abs and help to lose belly fat. This beginner core exercises can. be performed at home by twisting the torso while curling up for a crunch. Reach the opposite elbow to the opposite bent knee while lowering the other bent leg to the ground. Continue alternating from side to side for the duration of the exercise.

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4. Double straight leg lifts targets the belly pooch leading to a flat tummy. It provides a full lower body workout. This intense exercise is not for beginners and is performed by laying flat on the back then lifting both legs up and down without resting legs on the ground in between repetitions.

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5. When performing the plank jacks you’ll notice that they not only build muscle in the abs but also the quadriceps, biceps and shoulders. This killer exercise can be done without going to the gym – by getting into a plank with legs together, then hoping both feet out to the sides, just outside the width of the shoulders. Once legs are out, hop back in then repeat. If done often enough, this exercise can result in weight loss and build a 6 pack.

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6. The jack knife is an intense core exercise that targets lower and upper abs. It can be hard to do for beginners. It’s performed by laying flat on the back with arms straight above the head then slowly lifting both legs up while simultaneously bringing both arms toward the legs to perform a jack knife crunch.

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7. Leg flutter kicks targets a belly pooch and helps build muscle in the core and the legs. This exercise may be hard for beginners to perform. You can perform them by laying on your back, picking up your legs 30-45 degrees and fluttering your legs back and forth in small quick movements.

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8. Legs in & out targets the entire core, legs and glut. This is a simple, beginner workout that can be performed by laying the back, bending legs and bringing them to the chest then extending them to a 30-45 degree angle.

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9. Leg flutter scissors are core exercises that target the core and the legs. This killer exercise can performed by laying on the back, picking up the legs 30,45 or 90 degrees and criss crossing the legs at the ankles in small quick movements.

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10. Windshield wipers help with weight loss by targeting muffin top, the lower core and legs. You can perform this intense ab workout by laying on your back, picking up both of your legs and swinging them in an arch notion from one side to another side.

11. The cross body toe touch is an easy exercise that targets the lower and upper abs along with the upper legs. A beginner can perform this simple core exercise with little difficulty. Start by laying flat on your back, with the arms above the head and legs hip width apart. Lift one arm from the ground while bringing up the opposite leg and reaching for the ankle. Crunch at the maximum point then relax the arm and leg back down. Repeat on the other side.

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12. The up and down plank is great for weight loss and targets the core, back and arms. It can be done right at home by starting in the push up position. One arm should then lower to the elbow, followed by the other arm. Once in plank position, immediately straighten one arm back to push up position then the other arm.

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13. The V-sit crunches target the belly pooch of the lower abdominal muscles. Start visit position by balancing on the glut with legs bent and knees pulled in. While balancing in the glut slowly extend the legs until they are straight, then pulling them back in. Avoid resting the legs on the ground during this exercise.