Introduction
The Plank
- Get into a push-up position on the floor
- Bend your elbows 90 degrees and rest your weight on your forearms
- Engage your abs to keep your body in a straight line from head to heels
- Hold the position for as long as possible, aiming for at least 30 seconds
Crunches
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor
- Place your hands behind your head, elbows out
- Using your abs, lift your head, shoulder blades, and feet off the floor
- Hold for a few seconds before lowering back down
- Repeat for at least 10 repetitions
Bicycle Crunches
- Lie flat on your back with your hands behind your head
- Bring one knee to your chest while lifting your shoulder blades off the ground
- Twist your torso and bring your opposite elbow towards the lifted knee
- Switch sides and repeat the exercise for at least 10 repetitions on each side
Reverse Crunches
- Lie flat on your back with your hands by your sides
- Lift your feet off the ground, bending your knees at 90 degrees
- Using your abs, lift your hips off the floor and towards your chest
- Hold for a few seconds before lowering back down
- Repeat for at least 10 repetitions