Tag: Abdominals

There are many variations of planks that I do but I want to talk about the basic plank. A plank is one of the best exercises that help with core strength. In sum the stronger your core is the less back pain you have, the more stable you will be and the better your waistline will be.  Make sure that your elbows are directly under your shoulders. Keep core tight (that means pull the belly button into the spine). Evenly distribute wait on right and left feet and keep your back flat (don't stick your butt high in the air).

I always advice 3 sets of these guys and always try and hold as long as you can. I try not to set specific times, but each time you try a plank try and hold it for longer than your last. You need to continually challenge yourself to see change.

This Ab Routine takes 4 minutes so go through it twice for a total of 8 minutes!
Exercise 1: Alternate bicycles: 30s
Exercise 2: V Tucks: 30s
Exercise 3: Toe Touches: 30s
Exercise 4: Raise Leg Crunch: 30s
Exercise 5: Alternate V-Sits: 30s
Exercise 6: Reverse Crunch: 30s
Exercise 7: Alternate Elbow to Knee: 30s each side

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Check out Usher. He got his sexy body back from training it right. 

One of the exercises that I use to get in LFL shape! Grab the knee with one hand and reach up with opposite hand to your ankle. Make sure to life upper back off of the ground. 3x15 each leg.

Below is one of my favorite core exercises. Put it in your routine and let me know how it goes! I know you will love it!

Try this Ab Workout. If you hate laying on the ground or are just wanting to try something different for your abdominals Jillian Michaels has this standing ab workout for you.

Rosa Acosta is famous for her ridiculous body. Her and her trainer Mike T work very hard at keeping it healthy and toned. Rosa is so dedicated to her fitness that she recently has adopted a Youtube channel featuring her Ab workouts amongst other things. Below is Part 1 of her series. Give it a try!