15 Unexpected Exercises That Work Your Abs

[su_box title=”7) The Single-Leg Stretch” style=”noise” box_color=”#fff” title_color=”#2e383f”]SingleLegStretch

This exercise is easy, convenient, and effective. Try the single leg stretch for killer abs.

  • Lie back and bend the knees.
  • Lift your head and shoulders and curl your chin in, more toward your chest.
  • Inhale as you pull your left knee toward your chest by placing your left hand on ankle and right hand on knee.
  • Lift the right leg to about 45 degrees off the floor.
  • Switch legs, extend the left leg while hugging the right leg to the chest.
  • Switch hand positions each time you switch legs, place right hand on right ankle and left hand on right knee.
  • Do around 5 to 10 reps for each side.[/su_box]

[su_box title=”8) The Cobra” style=”noise” box_color=”#fff” title_color=”#2e383f”]cobra

Now, I know that this sounds more like a cheesy action flick! But the only action this exercise does is on your tummy fat!

  • Lie face down on the floor with palms near your chest.
  • Lift your head, shoulders, and chest off the floor by pulling shoulder blades down and together.
  • Hold for 2 counts and later lower your back down.
  • Repeat 8 to 10 times.
  • For a more difficult workout, try to lift your thighs and hips off the floor.[/su_box]

[su_box title=”9) Ball Crunch” style=”noise” box_color=”#fff” title_color=”#2e383f”]ball-curl

  • Lie on a big ball.
  • Cross arms over your chest or keep them behind your head.
  • Contract abs to lift your upper body off the ball by pulling the bottom of your ribcage down toward your hips.
  • As you curl up, keep the ball stable.
  • Lower your back down, get a stretch in the abs, and repeat for 1-3 sets of 12-16 reps.[/su_box]
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