DIY health tips to have washboard flat abs

DIY health tips to have washboard flat abs

Flat abs are thing that men and women dream of but if you want one, you will have to really work for it. This does not mean that you have to invest a ton of money at a gym to get a good work out for the abdominal areas. It is possible to get the same result by indulging in exercise routines that can be done in the comfort of your own home with out the use of any equipment.

Bicycle exercise:

This is the easiest exercise that can be done at home; it is simple and isx very effective in getting rid of the extra flab around the stomach area. This is because all the muscles of the abdominal area are engaged and strained in this exercise. Start by lying flat on the floor with both arms behind your head and bring you knees up to a 45 degree angle. Then begin a cycling motion while twisting the upper half of the body and ensure that the right elbow touches the left knee and vice versa.

Alternate leg and arm raises:

This is a balancing exercise enhances the stomach area and lean structures. Sit on palms and knees on a flat soft surface stretch out your left leg and right arm in opposite directions while using the un stretched leg and arm to balance your self. Then move on to the other leg and arm to repeat the same steps after a few seconds.

Mountain tilts:

Stand in a straight position while keeping four feet wide apart and stretch your arms out at the sides. Begin by bending your hand to your parallel side ensuring that you stretch you upper torso in the same direction till you hand touches you lower calf or ankle. Return to the straight position and then repeat the process on your other side.

yoga poses - Cobra Pose position (bhujangasana)

Cobra poses:

Lie flat on a yoga mat on your stomach with both hand placed besides your shoulders. Begin by lifting up your chest and upper torso till elbows are extended. At the same time, pick your legs up from you knees till you feet and hand touch. If you cannot manage both, then start with the upper torso first and then move on to the legs, this will strengthen the back and stomach muscles.

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