Do these simple exercises three or four times a week and always build in at least one day of rest between two workouts. Abdominal muscles, like all other muscles in the body, need rest. Only by giving them enough rest will they grow and become stronger.
You are beautiful just the way you are. But would you rather see everything a bit tighter, to feel better about yourself? Then there are a number of exercises for a flat stomach that you can easily do at home.
A healthy balance
Do these simple exercises three or four times a week and always build at least one rest day in between two workouts. Abdominal muscles, like all other muscles in the body, need rest. In addition, eat healthy and varied to tighten your stomach.
Exercises for a flatter stomach
1. Crunch
Why? This exercise strengthens the internal abdominal muscles and back muscles.
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands on your chest or next to your head, the fingertips against your ears.
- Bring your chest and head up, but keep your lower back on the floor.
- Keep this position for 2 seconds and slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat 10 times. Gradually increase the number of repetitions, up to a maximum of 3 sets of 12 repetitions.
2. Leg raise
Why? This exercise strengthens the lower and upper abdominal muscles, the back muscles and the thighs.
- Lie on your back with your legs stretched out and against each other. Raise your legs several inches from the ground and place your hands under your buttocks.
- Raise both legs together until they form a right angle to the ground. Hold this position for 5 seconds and make sure that your back remains straight and that your knees do not bend.
- Lower your legs slowly until you return to the starting position.
- Repeat 5 times. Gradually increase the number of repetitions to 12 per set.
3. Side crunch
Why? This exercise strengthens the side abdominal muscles and the upper body.
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor.
- Turn your upper body until one leg hits the ground and the other rests on it.
- Raise your upper body while looking at the ceiling. You should now feel pressure in your side.
- Repeat the above steps for the other side.
- Repeat 10 times. Gradually increase the number of repetitions, up to a maximum of 12 repetitions per side per set.
Good luck!
