5 MIN HOME AB WORKOUT – 3 BODY WEIGHT AB EXERCISES (VIDEO)

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If you want to have a toned stomach with attractive stomach muscles, then you need to start going to the gym.However, if you are already going to the gym, here is an excellent choice of workout that you need to do if you want to have a flat stomach.

For doing this exercise you will not need any special equipment. Also you need to know that this exercise was designed by the world-popular fitness trainer, Mike Chang.

The best thing about this exercise is that you can practice it at your home. You can also practice it the gym. The crucial thing in doing this exercise is to stay motivated!

At this point you need to know that you can find 3 different workouts and each one is 30 seconds long with 3 reps.
Also you should know that you do not have to take breaks, in between each repetition as well as between each exercise.

This exercise will not take much of your time, because you can do all 3 exercises in under 5 minutes!

Scissor Kicks

1. Lie on your back with your hands by your sides or place them underneath your glutes.
2. Lift your legs and alternate crossing your feet on top of each other.
3. Repeat until set is complete.

Breathe slowly, engage your core by pulling your belly in toward the spine and keep your legs straight. Avoid arching the back, your lower back should be pressed against the floor during the entire movement.

Adding scissor kicks to your workout routine helps to strengthen your core and develop several muscle groups in your torso and hips. By building a stronger core you’re improving your stability, posture and balance, which in turn protects your spine and reduces the risk of back pain

Toe-Touch Crunches

The toe-touch crunch builds on the double crunch, adding more engagement of your lower abs.

Lie on your back and lift your legs and arms up so they are extended toward the ceiling. Lift your upper back off the floor, reaching your hands toward your feet.
Lower your legs toward the floor while reaching your arms overhead, keeping your shoulders off the mat and lower back pressed into the mat.
Repeat the crunch motion to complete one rep.

Spinal Crunches

1. Start on your hands and knees with the hands under the shoulders and the knees under the hips.
2. Extend one leg and the opposite arm at the same time.
3. Pause for 3 to 5 seconds, return to the starting position and switch sides.
4. Continue alternating sides until set is complete.

When doing bird dogs keep your spine in a neutral position, with your head and neck in alignment, and relax your shoulders. Breathe in as you lift your arm and the opposite leg, and maintain your torso stable by engaging your core.

The bird dog is a great exercise to add to your workout routine if your goal is to strengthen your core and improve posture and balance.

This exercise can also improve the stability of your lumbar spine and prevent lower back pain.