This week I was able to go to the gym a lot more, which was awesome. I really needed some extra gym time. I also got to focus on abs a lot, which has been amazing! Abs are great! Do abs! Every day! And since I've learned more workouts for abs, I thought I'd share a few I'm loving right now.
So here are my top 5 ab workouts that you can do in your very own living room!
First: Russian Torso Twist
I don't know if thats really the name, but lets just roll with it. These are my very favorites and I do them every day. When sitting on your bum, tilt back so you can already feel your abs start to burn. If you can, raise your feet up (intertwining my feet like so helps me stay balanced) and twist from side to side. If you like, you may also incorporate a medicine ball or weight. Make sure you hit the floor with each turn so that you get the full effect.
Second: Plank
Okay, guys. Planks are amazing. They work everything. And there are so many variations! But for today, I just did the standard fore-arm hold. I usually do about 3 of these for 30-60 seconds per day. Do these by a mirror so you can make sure your body is level. You won't be getting the full effect if your bum is too high or your shoulders are too far back.
Third: Bicycle Crunches
Again, not sure if that's the real name. But, like most things on this blog, lets just roll with it.
These are great for working your sides, and I also start to feel my quads getting a workout after a while too. Like the torso twists, twist your body from side to side, aiming your elbows at your knees.
Forth: Ab... Circles...?
I'm not even going to pretend I know what these might be called. All I know is that it burns. Move your feet around in circle, keeping them low to the ground. You'll feel this mostly in your lower abdominals. After a few circles, switch direction.
Fifth: Ab Roller
Okay, so this one you may need to purchase or find at a gym. But let me tell ya, this gets results. I don't have one at home, so I had to steal a picture from the internet (thanks, google). Basically, you will place this in your hands and get in a table like position while on your knees. While engaging your abs for support, roll forwards (keeping your body level) as far as you can go, then roll back up to your starting position.
These are not all the ab workouts I do, but these are my current favourites & ones you can do practically anywhere (except a fancy dinner party). Let me know what you think!
Have an awesome week, everyone! Only a few left until Mission GBx3J ends! Make them count!
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