10 Super-Tough Exercises For Abs

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Incorporating yoga into this workout really helps with your strength and balance! Here’s how to do it.

Move Targets: Upper/lower abdominal muscles

• Have a seat on the ground with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Lean your upper body back to about a 45-degree angle. Keep your back straight and your shoulders relaxed.
• Pick your feet up off the floor and try to extend your legs so they are straight. Extend the arms so your hands graze the sides of your knees. Hold this pose. 

Modification (Advanced): Pulse your arms up and down.

Pick your feet up off the floor and try to extend your legs so they are straight. Extend the arms so your hands graze the sides of your knees. Hold this pose.[/su_box]

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This move will ensure that your hamstrings and glutes are feeling the burn as well as your abs!

Move Targets: Gluteus, hamstring and abdominal muscles

• Lie face up with your knees bent, feet hip-width apart and arms by sides with palms down.
• Slowly lift your hips off the ground until you form a diagonal line from knees to shoulders. Try to keep your abs tight as you lift your hips higher. Raise butt as high up as you can, keeping your glutes squeezed tight. Hold for a 5 count and lower back down to mat.

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