TARGET: ABS IN A FLASH
Tighten your abs with these two exercises that work your entire midsection By: M&F Hers Staff March 19, 2009 MuscleAndFitnessHers.com When it comes
to quick and efficient workouts, nothing is
as easy as abs. You can do them anywhere and don't need a lick
of equipment. Here are two
moves you can pair as a superset; do the straight-leg crunch for 15-20 reps, then immediately
go into 20 reps of bicycles.
Rest 30 seconds between supersets, and aim to do 3-5 supersets total. Tighten your abs with these two exercises that work your entire midsection By: M&F Hers Staff
March 19, 2009 MuscleAndFitnessHers.com STRAIGHT-LEG CRUNCH (UPPER ABS) Start: Lie faceup on the floor with your legs extended in the air, perpendicular to your upper body. Extend your arms toward your feet.
MOVEMENT: Contract your abs to lift your shoulders off the floor as you reach with your hands toward your feet. Reverse the motion, but don't return all the way to the floor; stop just short and begin your next rep. Tighten your abs with these two exercises that work your entire midsection By: M&F Hers Staff
March 19, 2009 MuscleAndFitnessHers.com BICYCLE (LOWER ABS AND OBLIQUES)
Start: Lie faceup on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Place your hands lightly behind your head.
MOVEMENT: Simultaneously crunch up and cross your right shoulder toward your left knee while pulling that knee in toward your chest. Alternate from side to side; once to each side equals one rep.
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