Flatter Abs in 2 Weeks

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Do these moves from Tom Seaborne, the firm-belly-fast expert.

By Cara Kagan; Photos by Chris Fanning

Beginner Moves

Butterfly Crunch

Targets: rectus abdominus ("six-pack")

Lie on your back with the soles of your feet together as close to your body as possible, with knees bent out to sides. Place hands behind your head, elbows in line with ears. Keeping your back flat on floor and stomach muscles contracted, exhale and curl your chest up a few inches off the floor toward your legs. Lower to start. Repeat 10 times.

Side to Side

Targets: obliques (sides)

Lie on your back, knees bent and feet flat on the floor, with your arms at your sides. Exhale and contract your abs as you slide your right hand toward your right foot. Your head and neck should remain aligned and your lower back pressed to the floor. Return to start, then switch sides. Repeat 15 times.

Front Plank

Targets: transverse abdominals

Start on your hands and knees. Keeping your back and ab muscles contracted, drop down to your forearms while extending legs out behind you so you are resting on the balls of your feet. Be sure to keep your back straight, hips up, and neck relaxed. Hold for 3 seconds, then return to start. Repeat 10 times.

Next: Intermediate Moves

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6/13/2012 04:40:26 PM Report Abuse

kanello.medina wrote:

JUST CAME ACROSS THIS SET OF ABS EXERCISES.......DIDI ALL THE SET......THEY ARE....GREAT!! WOULD LOVE MORE LOWER-ABS INTERMEDIATE OR ADVANCE SETS FOR THAT MUFFIN-TOP!!!!

4/11/2012 11:15:36 AM Report Abuse

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