Ab Workout At Home

Seated Russian Twist:

First off, let’s start off with the Seated Russian Twist, this doesn’t sound as tedious as you think. 

Step 1: Sit on the ground with your knees bent

Step 2: Pull your abs to your span and lean back a few inches while keeping your back straight

Step 3: Hold your hand to your chest and twist your torso to the right, then left. That’s one rep

Not so bad right? Not only can you get a great workout from this routine, it’s also kind of fun. Keep in mind that working on your abs isn’t only about the pics, it strengthens your core, improves your posture and heightens your stability. 

The Bicycle Crunch:

The next one is an all-time classic the bicycle crunch. This one is a fan favorite especially in those cold winter months when you can’t ride a bicycle and crave that cyclical motion. This workout routine can be done anywhere at home and requires no equipment except a nice playlist to jam to. 

Step 1: Lie flat on your lower back pressed to the ground

Step 2: Bring your knees towards your chest and lift your shoulder blades off the ground

Step 3: Straighten your right leg, hovering it off the ground, while turning your upper body to the left, bringing your right elbow toward your left knee

Step 4: Make sure it’s your rib cage moving, and not just your elbows

Step 5: Switch sides extending the left leg, and drawing the left knee in.

After you master this workout, you may be motivated to polish up that dusty bicycle sleeping in your garage and take it out for a spin.

Double Crunch:

When you think about a single shot espresso? Or a double shot espresso shot? You immediately know the double is going to knock you into the right mindset. Same goes for crunches, check out this Double Crunch that will have you craving a double espresso shot after.

Step 1: Lie on your back on the floor, raising your arms and legs to a 90 degree angle

Step 2: Engage your abs to lift both your shoulders and pelvis off the ground. Touch your fingers to your toes

Step 3: Keeping your core engaged at all times, slowly lower them back to the starting position. That’s one rep.

Go hard or go home right? This will break a sweat and after a set of 10 reps - but will make you guilt free for the hearty dinner you will be craving later tonight. 

Double Leg Lift:

Double Double! We weren’t joking when we told you these are the workouts you NEED to see results. This next one is called the Double Leg Lift, let’s do this!

Step 1: Lay face-up on the floor with your legs extended straight up towards the ceiling

Step 2: Place your hands underneath the back of your head, or extend your arms out to the side and grip the floor for more stability

Step 3: Pressing your lower back into the ground, slowly lower both legs down towards the floor (Go as far down as you can before your lower  back starts to lift)

Step 4: Slowly lift your legs back up. That’s one rep

Lower Difficulty Option: lower one leg at a time. 

Just like a single or double-shot espresso it will kick in and give your core that rigorous workout you are looking for.