Dynamic plank exercise: add some movement for a well-developed core
This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, lower back and chest For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat Position your body on your forearms and your toes; the arms aligned with the shoulders. Your feet are about 20 inches apart, and your legs stretched out and locked at the knees...
Static plank exercise: isometric workout for static strength
This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, lower back and chest For this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat Position your body on your forearms and your toes, aligning your arms with your shoulders. Keep your feet about 20 inches apart. Your legs are straight and locked at the knees. Your...
All in one - exercise ball pull-in: work on your abdominal muscles, chest, gluts and balance
This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, chest, gluts and balance For this exercise, you will need: an exercise ball Your hands are on the floor, wider than shoulder-width apart. Place your shins on top of an exercise ball, and stretch your legs out. At this point, your body weight is on...
No more crunches: standing abdominal rotation with exercise ball - side abs and shoulders workout
This exercise targets: abdominal muscles and shoulders For this exercise, you will need: an exercise ball Stand with your feet aligned with your shoulders. Hold an exercise ball with both hands, so the ball is straight in front of you. Rotate your torso to one side, keeping your eyes on...
Rowing for side and lower abs
This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, especially lower and side abdominalsFor this exercise, you will need: an exercise mat Sit on the exercise mat with your back slightly leaned back. Your arms are positioned in front of you. Your knees are bent and your calves parallel to the floor. Your knees...
Love handles & lower back workout: side bends with 2 dumbbells
This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, especially side abdominals For this exercise, you will need: two dumbbells Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in both arms, relaxed at your sides. While keeping your back straight and your head up, bend only at the waist to the...
No more crunches: standing side abdominal workout with weights
This exercise targets: abdominal muscles, especially side abdominals For this exercise, you will need: a dumbbell Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand, face your palms toward your body and place your left hand at the level of your ears. Keep your...
The most effective lower ab exercise for women and men: candle
This exercise targets: abdominal muscles For this exercise, you will need: an exercise matLie flat on your back with your head and shoulders resting on the exercise mat. Your arms should be relaxed at your sides with the palms facing down. Using your hands for support, raise your legs and...
Upper body training: bent over dumbbell row elbows in
This exercise targets: middle back, biceps, lats For this exercise, you will need: two dumbbells Bend over so your back is almost parallel to the floor. Place your feet shoulder-width apart and bend your knees slightly. Hold your dumbbells at arm's length with your palms facing in. Pull both dumbbells...
Upper body workout (middle back, biceps, lats): bent over dumbbell row
This exercise targets: middle back, biceps, lats For this exercise, you will need: two dumbbells Bend over so your back is almost parallel to the floor. Place your feet shoulder-width apart and bend your knees slightly. Hold your dumbbells at arm's length with an overhand grip -- a little wider...