Weight loss: Top five exercises for flat abs revealed – full five minute workout plan here
Weight loss goals can only be reached by eating the right foods and with regular exercise. As well as burning fat, some will want to target specific areas, such as the stomach. An expert reveals the five moves that can be done to sculpt six pack abs and blast belly fat.
With the government urging Britons to stay at home, fitness fanatics across the country have had to change their workout routines.
While going to the gym may be out of the question, an expert revealed some moves that can be done at home to tighten the core.
Krissy Cela, founder of Tone & Sculpt, shared her top five moves for a slim waistline with Express.co.uk.
The workout can be completed in as little as five minutes and repeated for the best results.
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Top five ab exercises
Reverse crunch – targets the lower abdomen
Krissy said: “Start by lying on the floor on your back. Hands by your sides and palms to floor.
“Put your legs out straight and lift slightly off the floor. Bend your knees and curl your hips off the ground so that your knees are almost touching your chest.”
Plank – strengthens all major core muscle groups
“On all fours, place your hands directly under the shoulders, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart,” Krissy explained.
“Extend your legs and curl your toes into the floor. Contract your core and glutes to stabilise the body.
“Your legs should be working the move too but be careful not to lock or hyperextend your knees.
“Keep your neck and spine neutral by looking at a spot on the floor about a foot beyond your hands.
Your head should be in line with your back. Hold this position for the required time.”
Plank hip dips – strengthens abs, obliques and lower back
The expert said: “Start by placing yourself into a plank position, then rotate your hips from side to side. Try to dip your hip as low as possible without touching the floor.”
Russian twists – targets core muscles, primarily obliques
She added: “Lie down on the floor with your legs fully extended and your upper body upright.
“Place both your hands out in front of your abdominals with your elbows tucked in, clasping your hands together.
“Lift your feet off the ground, creating a V-shape, then bend your knees slightly.
“Start by moving your hands to the left and then alternate each side of your body.”
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