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Weight loss: Best workouts women can do for six-pack abs

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Feb 24, 2022, 08:56 IST
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Exercises for women that can help to build six-pack abs

Well-toned, chiselled abs are not only the dream of every man who goes to the gym, women too desire to get the perfect body so that they can flaunt it with the dress of their choice. A fit and well-maintained body enhances your overall personality, making you look more attractive and confident.

If we talk specifically about the mid-section of a human body, it is the most troubling area for both men and women. The fat accumulated in this area is the most dangerous one and is difficult to lose. The easiest way to burn fat from the abdomen is by performing exercises which target the abdominal area of your body. Choosing the right exercise can help to activate your core and abs muscles. Here are six exercises women must perform daily to build six-pack abs and the best part is that you can do them without any equipment.

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​Bicycle crunches

Step 1: Lie on your back with your legs stretched and hands behind your head.

Step 2: Try to lift your shoulders and upper back off the ground.

Step 3: Bend your right knee and bring it close to your chest.

Step 4: At the same time, move your left elbow towards your chest. Your knees and elbow should meet in the middle of the body.

Step 4: Repeat the same with the other elbow and knee.


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​Russian Twist

Step 1: Sit down on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.

Step 2: Lean back a little so your torso and thighs form a V-shape.

Step 3: Clasp both your hands and lift your feet slightly off the ground.

Step 4: Engage your core muscles to twist your torso first to the right, back to center, and then to the left.

Step 5: Repeat this 5-10 times.

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​Crunches

Step 1: Lie on your back with your feet placed firmly on the ground hip-width apart.

Step 2: Keep hands at the back of your head, contract your abs and inhale.

Step 3: Exhale and crunch (lift your upper body), keeping your head and neck relaxed.

Step 4: Pause and then come back to the starting position.


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Plank

Step 1: Come to all your fours with your knees below your hips and wrists below your shoulders.

Step 2: Lift your knees off the ground and straighten your legs to bring your body to full extension.

Step 3: Your feet should be slightly apart and your forearms resting on the ground.

Step 4: Elongate your spine and engage your abdominal, arm and leg muscles.

Step 5: Lengthen the back of your neck and look down.

Step 6: Hold this position for at least 10-30 seconds, then relax.

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​Hollow hold

Step 1: Lie on your back with your legs and hands in a relaxed position.

Step 2: Lift your arms, head, shoulder blades, and legs off the floor in a controlled manner.

Step 3: Hold the position for 20 seconds, relax your body for 10 seconds and repeat.

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​Side plank

Step 1: Lie on the right side and balance your body weight on your right forearm and right leg.

Step 2: Lift your hips in the air to form a straight line from head to feet.

Step 3: While keeping your torso stable, lift your left leg without bending your knee.

Step 4: Take your left leg up, then bring it back to the starting point. Try not to drop your hips.

Step 5: Repeat the same each sides 5 times.

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