Flat Stomach Exercises

In order to get a flat stomach, the “core” must be targeted, which includes the transverse abdominals. These muscles are often used without people realizing it. For example, the simple act of holding-in the stomach requires the transverse abs, as do lunges, which require a straight back through tightening of the transverse abdominals.

Pelvic tilts are a good flat stomach exercise that tones the abdominals. To do this exercise, one lies on the floor with the back pressed against the floor. The knees are then bent with the feet remaining flat on the floor. The pelvis should then be lifted up and held before slowly lowering it back to lie flat on the floor.

Another good flat-stomach exercise is scissor kicks. Again, while lying on the floor, the hands are placed under the gluteus with the back pressed flat against the floor. First, one leg is raised approximately eight to ten inches from the floor and slowly lowered back down. As the first leg is lowered, the second copies the first leg’s movement up and down. A third useful flat-stomach exercise is to again lie flat on the floor and focus on the navel as though a string has been threaded through it and is drawing it downward. While keeping the position of the navel being drawn down to the floor, inhale and exhale. This will build strength around the waist. All of these exercises should be done with a minimum of ten repetitions each day.

Toning the transverse abdominals will result in a flat stomach as well as a tighter, slimmer waistline.

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