Best Ab workout routines for beginners Women's part 2

Best Ab workout routines for beginners Women's Part 2

6. Cross-Body Toe Touch Crunch workout routines

Lie down faceup with arms and legs straight out, bend your right leg 45 degree next to you.

Contract your core in one motion crunch your abs and lift up your left leg as you reach your right arm toward it. Engage your abs to actually touch your toe (slow and controlled) with right hand.

Hold for 2 seconds, then slowly lower back down to the starting position. That’s one rep. Continue for 10-15 repetitions and then switch sides and repeat for 15 reps total.

7. Mountain Climber  Workout Routines

To perform this exercise, get into a full body push-up position with your hands directly underneath your shoulders. Your body should form a straight line from your head to your heels.

Brace your abs and lift one foot, and slowly raise your knee and bring it towards your chest. Keep the abs engaged and your back flat. Return to the starting position and repeat with the other leg (left).

Continue alternating for the prescribed number of repetition or 30 - 45 seconds 

8. Cross Body Mountain Climbers Workout Routines

Start at the top in a pushup position with your body forming a straight line from head to heels. Keeping your abs engaged, pick up your right foot and slowly bring your right knee toward your left shoulder.

Then return to the starting position. Continue for prescribed number of repetitions. 

9. Leg Lifts/ Reverse Crunch Workout Routines

Lie on an exercise or yoga mat and raise the legs so they’re  extended upward directly over your hips.

Rest your hands palms down at your sides. Contracting abdominals, use your lower abs to lift your hips off the floor, pulling them toward the rib cage.

Pause for 1-2 seconds, then slowly lower the hips and legs, back down towards the floor. Do 8 to 12 reps. 

10. Crossed Leg Crunch Workout Routines

Lie down face-up on your back as shown in the image. Cross your left ankle over your right knee. Supporting your head with hands, but do not pull on your head as you crunch up— let your abs do the work for you.

Lifting your upper back, head and shoulders off the floor, contract your abs as you crunch straight up towards your legs—  Pause for 1-2 seconds, then slowly return to the starting position. Aim 12-15 reps per side for 2-3 sets.

Get ready to feel the burn.

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