Abs Workouts at home – Vanessa Ortiguerra

Most people dream of a flat stomach and a 6 pack, but sometimes certain things may get in the way of that. Perhaps it may be due to lack of motivation, unable to go to the gym on a weekly or daily basis or unaware of the basic exercises that you can perform in order to get the abs you want.

Here are some at home ab workouts that give results in a matter of days. These exercises are extremely convenient, most especially to those who are too busy to go to the gym or don’t want to use much equipment and just want a simple and basic workout they can do at home where you are much more comfortable.

Low-belly leg reach

Targets corset and six-pack. 

Lie faceup with knees bent to 90 degrees, hands behind head, and abs contracted. Keeping knees stacked over hips, lift shoulders and crunch up; inhale and hold for 3-5 seconds. 

Exhale and extend legs to 45 degrees; hold for 3-5 seconds while squeezing lower belly. Do 2 sets of 10-15 reps.

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Teaser

An advanced Pilates-inspired move. Lie on your back with knees bent to 90-degree angles and feet lifted. Tighten abs as you inhale, and lift arms up and back over head. 

Exhale and swing arms forward, straightening legs so your body forms a V. If needed, put hands on the floor for support. 

Roll down slowly, bending knees and bringing arms overhead. Do 15 reps.

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Advanced leg crunches

A get-ready-for-swimsuit season move from celebrity trainer Eduardo Dias. 

1. Lie on your back with your knees bent and a 3-pound dumbbell between your feet. Place your hands, palms down, beneath your sitting bones. 

2. Concentrating on your lower abs, use them to bring your knees in toward your chest while lifting your hips, head, and shoulders slightly. Return to the starting position; that’s 1 rep. 

Do 15–30 reps 3–4 times a week; you should see results in 4 weeks.

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Boat pose

Sit with your feet on the floor, knees bent, hands beneath your knees for support. Keeping your chest lifted and shoulders back, engage your ab muscles and raise your lower legs until they are parallel to the floor (your knees should still be bent) and you are balancing on your sitting bones. 

If this feels comfortable, begin to straighten your legs (stop if you feel any discomfort in your back) and stretch your arms forward. Hold for 5–15 breaths, then release. Repeat up to 5 times.

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