<p>Who doesn’t want a tight and toned core, and perhaps abs that pop? In addition to looking great, a strong core really cuts down on back soreness and aches and pains, so core training isn’t just vanity, it’s healthy!</p><p><strong>Move Targets: </strong>Lower lumbar muscles and abdominals</p><ul><li>Start by lying face down and extending your arms out in front of you.</li><li>Press your shoulder blades together and lift your arms, chest, and legs off the floor.</li><li>Hold position for 60 seconds, keeping your head up and your arms extended out in front of you.</li></ul><p>Modification (Beginner): Lift just your legs and chest for 30 seconds and then lift just your arms for 30 seconds.</p>

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In addition to looking great, a strong core really cuts down on back soreness and aches and pains, so core training isn’t just vanity, it’s healthy!</p><p>Here are some of our favorite core-strengthening exercises to get you baring your belly and standing straighter than ever.</p><div> <script src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <ins></ins> <script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});</script></div><div><div>1) Supermans</div><div><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20360%20223'%3E%3C/svg%3E"/><noscript><img src="//fitmw.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/superman-exercise.jpg"/></noscript></p><p><strong>Move Targets:</strong> Lower lumbar muscles and abdominals</p><ul><li>Start by lying face down and extending your arms out in front of you.</li><li>Press your shoulder blades together and lift your arms, chest, and legs off the floor.</li><li>Hold position for 60 seconds, keeping your head up and your arms extended out in front of you.</li></ul><p>Modification (Beginner): Lift just your legs and chest for 30 seconds and then lift just your arms for 30 seconds.</p></div></div><p></p><div><div>2) Bicycle Crunches</div><div><p><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20367%20256'%3E%3C/svg%3E"/><noscript><img src="//fitmw.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/bicycle-crunch.jpg"/></noscript></p><div> <script src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <ins></ins> <script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});</script></div><p>Not only does this move target your abs, but it also gets your hip flexors and glutes! Remember to engage your core instead of pulling with your neck or back. Click here to learn how to do bicycle crunches.</p><p><strong>Move Targets:</strong> Abdominals, hip flexors and gluteus</p><ul><li>Lie on back with knees and hips at a 90-degree angle. Place hands behind your head. Exhale as you lift head and shoulders off the floor. Twist torso to the right, bringing left shoulder in to touch your right knee. Keep left leg straight and lifted off the floor.</li><li>Inhale as you slowly lower. Repeat, twisting torso to the left. Continue alternating sides for 60 seconds.</li></ul><p><strong>Modification (Beginner)</strong>: Feet can return to the floor after each rep.</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><span><span></span><span><span></span></span><span>Prev</span></span><span>1 of 5</span><a href="https://fitmw.com/10hard-abs/2/"><span>Next</span><span><span></span></span><span></span></a></div><div><span>Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse</span></div></div><div></div><p></p><div> <script src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <ins></ins> <script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});</script></div><div><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffitmw.com%2F10hard-abs%2F"><span><span><span><i></i><span>Share</span></span></span></span></a></div><div><a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=10+Super-Tough+Exercises+For+Abs&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ffitmw.com%2F10hard-abs%2F"><span><span><span><i></i><span>Tweet</span></span></span></span></a></div><div><a><span><span><span><i></i><span>Pin</span></span></span></span></a></div><div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/cws/share?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffitmw.com%2F10hard-abs%2F"><span><span><span><i></i><span>Share</span></span></span></span></a></div></div><div></div><div> <script src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <ins></ins> <script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});</script></div><div></div></div></div></article><nav><h2>Post navigation</h2><div><div><a href="https://fitmw.com/5-short-to-sculpt/"><span>←</span> Previous Post</a></div><div><a href="https://fitmw.com/patient-weight-loss/">Next Post <span>→</span></a></div></div></nav><div><div><h3> 1 thought on “10 Super-Tough Exercises For Abs”</h3></div><ol><li><article><div></div><div><div><header><div><cite><b>Yash</b> </cite></div><div><span><a href="https://fitmw.com/10hard-abs/#comment-3511"><time>Apr 25, 2016 at 12:23 am</time></a></span></div></header></div><section><p>The pictures and the descriptions for several exercises are similar but do not match exactly as described.</p><div> <span><a href="#comment-3511">Reply</a></span></div></section></div></article></li></ol><div><h3>Leave a Comment <small><a href="/10hard-abs/#respond">Cancel Reply</a></small></h3><form><p><span>Your email address will not be published.</span> Required fields are marked <span>*</span></p><div><fieldset><div><label>Type here..</label><textarea></textarea></div></fieldset></div><div><p><label>Name*</label><input/></p><p><label>Email*</label><input/></p><p><label><label>Website</label><input/></label></p></div><p><label>Please enter an answer in digits:</label></p><div><strong>three × one = <input/><input/><input/></strong></div><p></p><p><input/> <input/> <input/></p><p><input/></p><p><input/></p></form></div></div></main></div><div><div><aside><form> <label> <span>Search for:</span> <input/> </label> <input/></form></aside><aside><div> <script src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script> <ins></ins> <script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});</script></div></aside><aside><div> <script src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>  <ins></ins> <script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});</script></div></aside><aside><div><nav><ul><li><a href="https://fitmw.com/how-to-stretch-quads/"><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20225'%3E%3C/svg%3E"/><noscript><img src="https://fitmw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/how-to-stretch-quads-preview.jpg"/></noscript><span>20 Ways to Stretch Your Quads</span></a></li><li><a href="https://fitmw.com/25-plyometric-exercises-for-power-and-explosiveness/"><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20208'%3E%3C/svg%3E"/><noscript><img src="https://fitmw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/25-plyometric-exercises-for-power.jpg"/></noscript><span>25 Powerful Plyometric Exercises</span></a></li><li><a href="https://fitmw.com/the-best-exercise-to-strengthen-your-back-and-core/"><img src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20178'%3E%3C/svg%3E"/><noscript><img src="https://fitmw.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/reverse-plank-preview.jpg"/></noscript><span>The Best Exercise to Strengthen Your Back and Core</span></a></li></ul></nav></div></aside></div></div></div></div><footer><div><div><div><div><div> Copyright © 2015 - 2020 <span>Workouts, Exercises, Training Tips</span></div></div></div></div></div></footer></div><center><script>document.write("<a href='//www.liveinternet.ru/click' "+
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<p>Who doesn’t want a tight and toned core, and perhaps abs that pop? In addition to looking great, a strong core really cuts down on back soreness and aches and pains, so core training isn’t just vanity, it’s healthy! </p>

<p>Here are some of our favorite core-strengthening exercises to get you baring your belly and standing straighter than ever. </p>

<p><strong>Move Targets: </strong>Lower lumbar muscles and abdominals </p>

<ul><li>Start by lying face down and extending your arms out in front of you. </li><li>Press your shoulder blades together and lift your arms, chest, and legs off the floor. </li><li>Hold position for 60 seconds, keeping your head up and your arms extended out in front of you. </li> </ul>

<p>Modification (Beginner): Lift just your legs and chest for 30 seconds and then lift just your arms for 30 seconds. </p>

<p>Not only does this move target your abs, but it also gets your hip flexors and glutes! Remember to engage your core instead of pulling with your neck or back. Click here to learn how to do bicycle crunches. </p>

<p><strong>Move Targets: </strong>Abdominals, hip flexors and gluteus </p>

<ul><li>Lie on back with knees and hips at a 90-degree angle. Place hands behind your head. Exhale as you lift head and shoulders off the floor. Twist torso to the right, bringing left shoulder in to touch your right knee. Keep left leg straight and lifted off the floor. </li><li>Inhale as you slowly lower. Repeat, twisting torso to the left. Continue alternating sides for 60 seconds. </li> </ul>

<p><strong>Modification (Beginner) </strong>: Feet can return to the floor after each rep. </p>

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