4 Days of Abs: Complete Abdominal Workout Routines
Don’t we all want to rock a toned stomach? Easier said than done. Well actually no, because we’ve created a few 10-minute workouts to choose from to spur your fitness routine.
These stomach-shredding routines will get you killer abs (along with a healthy, balanced diet).
Toning up on an empty stomach will energize you for the day and prevent you from getting a stitch. Rise and grind!
Workout One
Perform each of these moves for 30 seconds. Repeat this section five times.
- Bicycle kicks
- Mountain climbers
- Side plank right
- Side plank left (2 minutes done)
- Take a 10-second break
- Superman planks
- Elbow plank
- Windshield wipers
- Sit-ups (2 minutes done)
- Take a 10-second break
Workout Two
Each exercise is 30-seconds long. Once completed, repeat moves.
- Flutter kicks
- Russian twist
- Toe touch
- Plank
- Knee tuck crunch
- Take a 15-second break
- Bicycles
- Knee hugs
- Roll up
- The hundred
- Knee to elbow sit ups
Workout Three
This ab routine requires a stability ball. Using a ball involves your core working harder to keep you balanced, so you’ll feel the burn in no time.
Perform these exercises for one minute, broken up with short breaks to get into the next position.
- Reverse crunch
- Pike
- 10-second rest
- Roll out
- Crunch
- 10-second rest
- Plank toe taps
- Tummy tucks
- 10-second rest
- Oblique crunch
- Side crunch
- 10-second rest
- Opposite arm to leg lift
- V pass
Workout Four
These last set of moves require you to stand and will fire up your abs. Perform each move for 30 seconds and repeat.
- Stand and twist
- Wide squat, side crunch
- Side chop
- Side bends with dumbbells
- Side crunch with knee up
- Crossover toe touches
- Lunge and bring knee to chest
- Low squat twists
- Core stabiliser with dumbbell
- Leg raise with side bend
With a choice of four workout routines above, there’s something for everyone – no matter your mood or ability. If you prefer using dumbbells or a stability ball, then choose the suitable routine above.
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