Flat Abs Fast: The Core-Strengthening Workout

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Warrior III Curl

Targets rectus abdominis, obliques, transversus abdominis, and butt

Place yoga blocks shoulder-width apart on floor so that blocks are at their tallest. Hinge forward 90 degrees at hips and place palms atop each block, shoulders aligned over wrists; extend left leg behind you parallel to floor with toes pointing down.
Contract abs and round back as you bring left knee toward forehead.
Do 10 reps; switch legs, repeat. Do 2 to 3 sets.

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, April 2012.

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ptgirl100 wrote:

Although these exercises will strengthen your core, no exercise can specifically reduce belly fat. Fat distribution is genetically determined, which is why some people have wide hips/thighs and others don't. The only way to spot reduce fat is to have liposuction.

4/19/2013 08:16:13 PM Report Abuse

grooveplanet wrote:

great!! good fitness tips for singers to work on core muscles!

2/16/2013 08:21:16 AM Report Abuse

Angel wrote:

Instead of blocks: Tolsana: use thick books, Side plank: use weights, Pass the block: use a pillow, beach ball or stability ball, Wide Leg CC: use a pillow or beach ball, Balancing Act: use a pillow, Lean Back: roll a big towel or book behind you and put a pillow or beach ball between legs, and Warrior 3 you could use a chair, railing or anything shoulder height to hold onto.

7/16/2012 02:44:43 PM Report Abuse

crisj1681 wrote:

Is there a way to save this set of workout to my account instead of printing?

7/11/2012 03:31:37 PM Report Abuse

aimeereynoso wrote:

These look touch and great! Is there a print out available?

4/11/2012 03:02:39 PM Report Abuse