Okay, so I’ve been trying to squeeze in some quick workouts lately, and I found this ab routine that’s actually pretty killer – and it doesn’t take forever. I figured I’d share my experience, from start to finish, ’cause who doesn’t love a good, fast ab burn?
Getting Started
First things first, I cleared a little space in my living room. No fancy gym equipment needed – just enough room to lie down and not kick anything over. I threw on some workout clothes (okay, it was just an old t-shirt and shorts, let’s be real) and put on my running shoes.
The Workout Itself
I did this routine which I follow the video online
- Crunches: I started with regular crunches. I lay on my back, knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Hands behind my head, but not pulling on my neck. I focused on using my core to lift my shoulders off the ground. I did about 15 of these.
- Leg Raises: Next, I stayed on my back, but this time I kept my legs straight. I lifted them up towards the ceiling, keeping my lower back pressed to the floor. It’s harder than it looks! I managed about 12 of these.
- Bicycle Crunches: I love these! Still on my back, knees bent. I brought my right elbow to my left knee, then my left elbow to my right knee, alternating like I’m pedaling a bike. I kept this going for about 30 seconds.
- Russian Twists: I sit up with knees bent and the feet on the ground. I make sure that my back is straight and lean back to feel the abs working. I do twist from my left to right. I did this for 30 seconds.
- Plank: Classic plank. I flipped over onto my stomach and propped myself up on my forearms and toes. The key is to keep your body in a straight line, from head to heels. I held this for as long as I could – probably about 45 seconds the first time.
I cycled through that whole set three times. It’s short, but by the end, my abs were definitely feeling it!
Cooling Down & Feeling Good
After I finished the last set, I spent a few minutes just stretching. I did some simple side stretches and a cobra pose to loosen up my back and abs. And that’s it! Seriously, the whole thing took maybe 15-20 minutes, tops.
The best part? I felt that good kind of sore the next day – you know, the kind that tells you you actually did something. I’ve been trying to stick to this routine a few times a week, and it’s been a great way to work my core without having to spend hours at the gym. I would say, I built up my abs successfully!
