Do you want a toned body? If yes, then ab training is meant for you. Here are six simple exercises for targeted ab training. They are very easy and you can add them into your routine without any inconvenience. Take a look a Jefit’s six easy-to-do ab exercises.
Jefit Exercises to Increase Core Strength
1. Bicycle Crunch
The bicycle crunch is a very effective workout for stronger and more toned abs. This variation of the crunch targets three muscle groups at the same time. It is a hybrid of the regular crunch, the reverse crunch and the side to side motion that works the oblique’s. To efficiently perform this exercise all you have to do is start by lying on your back while keeping your legs raised and bent at 90 degrees and your hands behind your head. From there you should lift your upper body and touch your elbow with your alternate knee.straight bring your right knee to your chest and back to its position. Repeat the process with your left knee as if you were climbing a mountain. You should avoid hiking your hips during the workout, and you should keep your core tight.
2. Straight Leg Raise
The straight leg raise may look very easy, but let me assure you that it is not. In fact, it requires a considerable amount of core strength to pull it off effectively. Also, it is an extremely effective workout for your abs.
For this exercise, you have to start from a supine or face-up position while placing your hands on your lower back. From there slowly lift up your legs up to 90-degrees to your abdomen while keeping them perfectly straight and bring them back down slowly. If you keep doing this exercise on a regular basis, your abs will be stronger in no time. This exercise is not recommended for people with back pain.
3. Mountain Climber
The mountain climber is an endurance exercise that will do wonders for your core and is a great addition to your ab training. To perform this exercise effectively, you have to start from a high plank position. Now, keeping your hips level and body straight, bring your right knee to your chest and back to its starting position. Repeat the process with your left knee as if you were climbing a mountain. You should avoid hiking your hips during the workout, and you should keep your core tight.
4. Slider Pike
Starting from a high plank position while keeping both your feet on sliders or towels, pull your feet towards your hands as your hips raise towards the ceiling into a pike position. If you are facing difficulties with this technique, then you can do a more straightforward variation by performing sliding mountain climbers. You will require sliders or towels to do this exercise effectively.
5. Hip Lift
Hip Lifts are very similar to leg raises, but are way more demanding. To perform this exercise for a high intensity ab workout, you have to start by lying on the ground with your hands by your sides and as you raise your legs up to 90-degrees also raise your hips up. You can also rotate or laterally move your hips as you raise them to add more of an oblique workout with the same exercise.
6. Spiderman Plank Crunch
This variation of the crunch is pretty much the only workout that affects your entire core. And the best thing is that no equipment is required for it. To perform this workout, you have to start from a traditional plank position with your forearms on the ground. Try to keep your body perfectly straight. Bring your right knee to your right elbow and take it back to the plank position. Then repeat this procedure with the left leg. If this is not for you try the Jefit Plank to Side Kick as a second option or a progression to the Spiderman.
Stay Strong Together
The Jefit app comes equipped with an advanced customizable workout planner and training log. In addition, the app has ability to track data, offer audio cues, and has a feature to share workouts with friends. Take advantage of Jefit’s exercise database for your strength workouts. Visit our members-only Facebook group. Connect with like-minded people, share tips, and advice to help get closer to reaching your fitness goals. Jefit, was named best strength training app for 2024, by PC Magazine, Forbes, Garage Gym Reviews and many others.
