Written by Olamilekan Akinsulure

BEST EXERCISES TO BUILD THE BODY WITHOUT GOING TO THE GYM (HOME WORKOUT) – A BLOG SERIES

THE ABS

Hey guys! How’re y’all doing. It’s been a while here and I’m sorry it’s been a while since I dropped a post. It’s due to some personal reasons. But I’m back now.

So, in continuation of the blog series on how to build muscles or get in shape without going to the gym, we’ll be looking at the abdominal muscles today – abs.

Everybody, both guys and ladies want a flat tummy. Guys would want a ripped abs clearly showing six packs while ladies would want a flat tummy. That is why today’s post is extremely useful for everybody.

So, without much ado, let’s begin.

• Jumping jacks – 60 SECS. We all know the jumping jacks and how useful it is

Do 60 seconds jumping jacks

• Crunches and sit-ups – 25 REPS; 2 SETS. Now these two exercises may seem the same, but there is a slight difference. Look at the images below.

Sit-up, the whole back will be raised.

Crunches, the lower back will be on the floor while the upper back is raised.

Well, the two exercises are good, but Crunches is preferable, mainly because sit-ups might place more stress on your spine. Sit-ups focuses more on the muscles but crunches in addition to the muscle toning helps in promoting good posture.

P.S. Neither sit-ups nor crunches eliminates belly fat. They can only help the belly appear toned and flatter. The way to burn belly fat is to burn overall body fat through general exercises, in addition to good diet.

• Bicycle Crunches- 30 REPS; 2 SETS.

It greatly, I mean, greatly works the abs

• Plank – 2 MINUTES

Remain in that position for 2 minutes. You’ll feel your abs burning. It’s working.

• Leg Raises – 18 REPS; 2 SETS.

Raise your leg while your back is on the ground and ensure the legs are straight. Then slowly lower it.

• Russian Twist – 40 REPS, 2 SETS.

• Heel Touch – 30 REPS; 2 SETS

Make sure your lower back is on the floor

• Butt Bridge – 20 REPS; 2 SETS

Raise your glutes/butt up and down in that position

• Mountain Climber – 20 REPS; 2 SETS

• Side plank left and right – 1 MINUTE EACH

You can place your right foot on the left to make it slightly more difficult. Do the same for the other side

• Side Bridges Left and Right – 24 REPS, 1 SET FOR EACH SIDE

It really works the side part of your abs. You’ll feel that part of your abs burning as you continue.

• Push-ups – 16 REPS; 2 SETS

As much as it works the chest, triceps and shoulders, it also works the abs.

• Cobra Stretch – 1 MINUTE

It helps to stretch your abs

So, carefully and diligently doing these exercises over a period of time, you should see impressive changes.

In the next post, we’ll be talking about the shoulder and back. Anticipate!

Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Don’t forget, fitness is great gain for everyone.

Merci💪

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