Flat Ab Workout

Who wants flat abs for summer?! Then we better get to work now before it comes down to crunch time (no pun intended!). This Flat Ab Workout with Rachel of Shape Fitness Durham will work every abdominal muscle you have! Oh and I have no abs, which is why I look a hot mess in these photos because the struggle was real y’all!

Mountain Climbers
Start in a high plank position, making sure that your shoulders are directly over your wrists, your core is pulled in tight, and your body is in a straight line from your head to your feet. Alternate pulling your knees into your chest one at a time, picking up speed as you get comfortable with the movement. Continue for 30-60 seconds. And if you’re really up for a high intensity burn, repeat the mountain climbers between every exercise!
Oblique V-Ups
Begin by laying on one side, but roll slightly back until you’re resting on the fatty part of your butt instead of the boney part of your hip. Your bottom arm should be resting on the floor straight out in front of your shoulder for support. Keeping your feet together, lift your legs off the floor and reach your top arm toward your feet. You will feel your obliques contract as you crunch. Complete 12-15 reps then repeat on the other side.

Reverse Crunch/Leg Lift
Lay flat on the floor and place your hands underneath your hips. Lift your legs off the floor until they are straight up in the air, then lift your hips as high as you can, aiming your feet toward the ceiling. Lower your legs back to the floor, slow and controlled. Focus on keeping your lower back pressed into the floor so those abs stay contracted. Repeat for 12-15 reps.

Knee to Nose Downward Dog
Begin in a downward dog position. In this position, your heels should be driving toward the floor, tailbone reaching for the sky, and head right between your biceps. From here, lift one leg high in the air. Drive the knee of the lifted leg toward your nose, and then return it to the air. Repeat for 12-15 reps per leg.

Side Plank Reaches
Begin in a side plank on your elbow or hand (depending on your preference). Your shoulders, hips, and heels should all be in line with each other. Raise your top arm straight above you to start. Then, reach your hand underneath you, squeezing the obliques of the bottom hip. Return the arm to the air and repeat for 12-15 reps per side.

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