Top 10 exercises for toned and tight abs
Clamshell
Stack your legs and place left hand on left hip.
Then keep the right leg on mat and lift left knee and keep your feet together and hips square.
Lower your body and repeat per side.
( Image courtesy: Motr workouts Pinterest)
Swimmer
Lift chest off mat, keeping arms bent.
Lift and lower right leg, then left, moving from hips and not knees.
Tilted Frog
Bend knees, crossing feet at ankles and lift legs over hips.
Tilt pelvis up and lift head and shoulder off mat.
Lower head and hips while extending legs.
Repeat, raising head and lifting hips.
(Representational Image)
Roll-up
Bring arms forward, point chin down, and slowly curl upper body up, reaching hands to toes.
Slowly reverse direction, bringing upper body back down to mat one veretebra at a time.
Side-line hip lift
Lift hips; bring left leg to the height of your hip.
Lower it and repeat it, by switching sides.
Spine stretch
Extend arms over head, feeling the stretch in chest and back.
Side plank
Straighten left leg and place toes on mat.
Extend left arm directly above shoulder and keep your hips lifted and head in line with spine.
Double-leg stretch
Keep your abs in a tight position, lift head and shoulders off mat and rest hands by knees.
Inhale and extend arms, biceps by ears and legs to an angle of 45 degrees from the mat.
Exhale, sweep arms around sides and forward while drawing knees back toward chest.
End it by keeping hands by knees.
Ball toss
Extend your arms above your head. Bring legs towards chest while lifting head and arms to grab the ball.
Lower your legs while bring your arms past head.
Cardio condition
(Images courtesy: Shutterstock)
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the Doctors are their independent professional judgment and we do not take any responsibility for the accuracy of their views. This should not be considered as a substitute for Physician's advice. Please consult your treating Physician for more details.
Start a Conversation
Post comment