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| The Best Exercises For a Flat Belly |
Looking for a fast way to snap into shape? Get a flat stomach without resorting to boring sit-ups with this ab workout. And get firmer arms, butt, and thighs while you're at it too!
Pike and Extend
Targets: Abs, legs
A. Lie faceup on mat with legs extended over hips, arms overhead. Crunch up, reaching hands toward feet.
B. Keeping legs straight, bring arms back overhead as you lower upper back and left leg toward floor.
C. Crunch up, lifting left leg over hips and reaching hands to toes. Switch legs; repeat. Do 20 reps, alternating sides.
Standing Side Crunch
Targets: Obliques, legs
A. Stand on left leg, left arm extended out to side at shoulder height, right foot lifted a few inches off floor to the side.
B. Place right hand behind head, elbow bent out to side at shoulder level, then lift right knee toward right elbow.
B. Do 15 reps; switch sides and repeat.
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Chest Flye with Leg Extension
Targets: Chest, abs
A. Lie faceup on mat, knees bent 90 degrees over hips, holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended over chest, palms in.
B. Keeping right knee bent, straighten left leg toward floor as you lower arms out to sides. Hold for 1 count, then return to start.
C. Do 10 reps. Switch legs; repeat.
Knee-Up with Overhead Press
Targets: Shoulders, abs, glutes
A. Sit on mat with knees bent and feet on floor, holding dumbbells near shoulders, elbows by sides, palms in.
B. Lean back slightly and extend arms overhead as you lift feet a few inches off floor and bring knees toward chest.
C. Hold position for 1 to 3 counts; return to start. Do 15 reps.
Lunge and Twist
Targets: Abs, glutes, legs
A.Stand with feet together. Lunge back with left leg, bending knees 90 degrees, and reach left hand to right foot.
B. Stand up, lift left knee in front of you to hip height, and bring fists to chest, bending elbows out to sides as you twist left. Twist to center, lunge left leg back, and repeat.
C. Do 15 reps. Switch sides; repeat
Follow along with Nike master trainer Traci Copeland to nail these moves, burn out your body, and get closer to that tight core you're longing for.
Targets: Chest, abs
A. Lie faceup on mat, knees bent 90 degrees over hips, holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended over chest, palms in.
B. Keeping right knee bent, straighten left leg toward floor as you lower arms out to sides. Hold for 1 count, then return to start.
C. Do 10 reps. Switch legs; repeat.
Knee-Up with Overhead Press
Targets: Shoulders, abs, glutes
A. Sit on mat with knees bent and feet on floor, holding dumbbells near shoulders, elbows by sides, palms in.
B. Lean back slightly and extend arms overhead as you lift feet a few inches off floor and bring knees toward chest.
C. Hold position for 1 to 3 counts; return to start. Do 15 reps.
Lunge and Twist
Targets: Abs, glutes, legs
A.Stand with feet together. Lunge back with left leg, bending knees 90 degrees, and reach left hand to right foot.
B. Stand up, lift left knee in front of you to hip height, and bring fists to chest, bending elbows out to sides as you twist left. Twist to center, lunge left leg back, and repeat.
C. Do 15 reps. Switch sides; repeat
Follow along with Nike master trainer Traci Copeland to nail these moves, burn out your body, and get closer to that tight core you're longing for.
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