The truth about having flat stomach or well-developed abdominals "6 pack abs" remain in the kitchen. In other words, it involves proper nutrition, healthy habits and regular exercises consistently.
With busy modern lifestyle trying to fit everything into schedule, most people should take advantage of exercises that involves moving mulitple joints and muscle groups. They expend more calories to lose weight and work the whole body If you have extra time, you can certain do isolation exercise to work a specific muscle group.
In the last post, I introduce 3 quick exercises you can do at the kitchen sink while you're making coffee in the morning. You can get your 15-minute whole body workout while you're waiting for the coffee.
Now if you have extra time or finish the 3 exercises before the coffee is made, here are 3 more exercises that you can do to work your whole body including your core and abs.
At least You don't have to drop on the kitchen floor doing crunches.
Squat
Squat and Knee Strike
Do your squat. As you stand up from the bottom position, start to shift your weight to one foot and raise the knee of the other foot. When you stand up on one leg, chamber and strike with the other knee. As you exhale at this point, tighten your abs and obliques.
You can do all repetitions on one side and switch to the other. Or you can alternate side to side.
Squat and Front Kick
Similar to squat and knee strike, but this time as you're standing up on one leg, do front kick with the other leg. There are variations to front kick such as front snap kick where you target with your instep whereas front thrust kick makes contact with your heel.
Squat and Side Bend
Again, do your squats. As you stand up and shift your weight to one leg, bend the knee of the other leg and raise directly to the side. This will work on the sides or obliques.
While you may not relate these exercises to your abs, do them right with correct techniques and intensity, you'll feel the burn on your legs, buttocks, and abs.
