For when you don’t have a lot of time
Sometimes you can take it easy in the gym and get through your workout without having to hurry, but at other times you have to work with a tight schedule. The busy bees among us will recognise the scenario: a quick workout between two obligations. So straight to the gym when you’re done working and actually having to leave again in an hour because you agreed to meet up with your friend in the evening. Busy, busy, busy! When your time is limited, you want to get the most out of it. Do you have a spare minute? You can do these abs exercises within 60 seconds. Do you have a little more time? Try combining a few of these. As a bonus, you can do them at home as well.
5 quick exercises for abs of steel.
1. High plank
It’s a well-known exercise for many people, but that doesn’t make it any less effective! A high plank makes you use every muscle in your body, which makes it a must-do in your workout! Start in a push-up position with your hands positioned under your shoulders. Make sure that your body forms a straight line from your head to your heels. Tense your abs and glutes, and hold that position. Set a timer for 60 seconds and you’re done!
2. Dead bug
This exercise is perfect for your inner abs or core. Lie down on your back with your arms and leg stretched out towards the ceiling. Position your leg in a 90-degree angle, tense your abs, and keep your lower back on the ground while you right arm and left leg move towards the floor simultaneously. Get your arms and legs up again and switch sides. Keep it up for one minute and say hello to your six pack.
3. Full roll up
Have you ever heard about the full roll up? This pilates exercise is guaranteed to make your abs burn. Go lie down on your back with your knees slightly bent and your feet on the floor. Stretch your arms out to the front and suck in your bellybutton to lift your torso from the ground in order to sit up. Stretch even a little further before letting yourself fall back again until your shoulders are once again touching the floor. Repeat until a minute has passed. Burn baby burn!
4. Tabletop heel tap
This exercise is mostly for your lower abs. This is how it works: lie down on your back with your legs up in a 90-degree angle. Let your heels go down to the floor and let them hover just above it. Alternatively you can tap the floor lightly with your heels. Hold the position and make sure that you keep your lower back on the floor. Bring your knees back to the starting position above your hips and repeat the exercise.
5. Bicycle crunch
You’re probably familiar with this one. Lie down on your back and fold your hands behind your head. Place your legs in a 90-degree angle above your hips. Tense your abs, stretch out your right leg, and turn your torso to the left. Then switch sides. I bet you that you will start to feel those lats.
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