10 Effective Ab Workouts For Women | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

10 Effective Ab Workouts For Ladies Looking To Be Their Strongest

You won't see results unless you try!

544
10 Effective Ab Workouts For Ladies Looking To Be Their Strongest

In This Article:

There's honestly nothing better than feeling confident and sexy as you strut poolside in that new bathing suit! I mean, who doesn't want a body they love? No matter your body shape or type, these workouts can help you look and feel great this summer!

1. Weighted V-ups

This exercise can be as simple as you want it to be. If you want a little challenge, use that weight!

2. Leg raises

This is a common and relatively simple exercise. Just make sure you are keeping your core tight and belly button tucked under, so your core is engaged correctly. In this video, she is using a weight to hold on to, but you can always lie your arms down by your sides or behind your head like when you do crunches.

3. Crunch complex

This can be tricky, but it's really effective. It's honestly so fun, too! If you're really struggling, you can always slow it down or remove weights.

4. Ball slams

This is a really unique one! It doesn't seem like it would necessarily work your core, but I promise it does. Make sure to keep your core tight. Contract and twist as you throw the ball.

5. Plank up down to toe touch

Though it looks easy, it's a killer! The speed also makes it pretty difficult, so feel free to slow it down.

6. Scissor kicks

This will attack your lower abs and burn that fat! Make sure to keep that core super tight and those legs controlled as you kick.

7. Cocoon crunch

This is great for an at home workout or at the gym where you can use a light ball instead of a pillow. Also, as she mentions in the caption, having something in between your legs really helps you contact your abs more effectively.

8. Russian twists

This is a basic exercise that goes such a long way. Plus, you can add weight like she did to make it a little more challenging!

9. Knee tucks

This can be so tricky. You really have to keep everything tight and squeeze those muscles! It will burn that belly fat!

10. Weighted reverse crunch

This is a harder one to try if you're looking to challenge yourself! Make sure to contract your core when you bring your legs in and keep your arms and legs tight as well. If you aren't up for it quite yet, you can still do this exercise just without weights!

These are all killer exercises to help you gain the body you want this summer! Try at least one of them and modify them as needed. You won't see results unless you try. Go get it, girl!

Report this Content
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

590101
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

479415
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments