Abs are probably the most focused-on muscle in the media when it comes to looking fit, along with biceps. But, today we will be focusing only on abs, with this easy to do, quick workout that you can do anywhere and at any time. You don't need any equipment as these exercises are purely body-weight exercises. What better month to start training for your summer body than March, the month spring officially starts? By the time summer arrives, you're looking ripped and ready to go to the beach. So, without any further wasting of time or making up excuses, let's burn that last bit of Christmas dinner off of our bodies at last.
When do I do this workout?
There's no specific time or regime you should do this workout in, as it's designed to fit into your training schedule. However, if you don't have a training schedule yet, incorporate it into your morning or evening routine to either start or end the day with this workout. It's a short workout -- only six minutes -- so it's low effort and you can build it up to high effort by repeating the workout up to three times, getting it to 18 minutes. You do the workout, you customise it.
Exercises
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The sets are measured in seconds, so all you need is either the workout timer below or your brain (if you're great at keeping track of time mentally). After every exercise, rest for 15 seconds and then continue with the next exercise.
1. We're starting with Jumping jacks to burn that layer of fat on top of your abs so your ab-work is visible. Keep your breathing nice and controlled and start the exercise.
Cardio
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2. The first ab exercise of today is the Bicycle crunch. Don't worry if you can't complete the full 45 seconds, you can pause for a little bit and then continue where you left off with the exercise.
Abdominal muscles
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3. Now onto an exercise for the obliques to give you those nice cut lines on your sides, we have the Russian twists. You may have seen them mentioned elsewhere on the site, because it's that good of an exercise. Get your legs of the ground and start twisting. For extra spice, straighten your legs. Guaranteed ab-killer. Beginners can start with their legs on the ground.
Obliques
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4. Flutter kicks is next, targeting the lower abs to hit all the right spots to really get that six pack going. Place your hands slightly below your hips underneath your butt to keep your balance and keep your legs straightened out.
Lower abdominal muscles
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5. You could've guessed it, it's Planking. There's a lot of people who don't like this exercise but if you push trough that initial resistance it's an amazing exercise to not only build your abs, but your arms too. Engage your abs in this exercise. If you don't, you either push up your butt or push it down, in both cases creating an arch instead of a line.
Abdominal muscles
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6. We end today's workout with high knees to burn that last bit of fat. After the planks you'll be glad to be off of the ground, so keep those knees as high as your desire for a six-pack.
Cardio
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