My 5 Minute Ab Workout

09/25/2017

With traveling and a busy schedule, it is hard to get your workout in sometimes. That’s why I have created this 5 minute ab workout that requires no equipment and can be done anywhere. That way, even if you don’t get a full workout in, you will still keep your abs tight. Feel free to repeat as many times, or only once, as you wish!

20 Situps

With your knees bent (feet on the floor and knees up) and your arms crossed over your chest, lower your back down to the ground and then sit back up. Try to keep your head in line with your spine and your tailbone on the ground. Repeat 20 times.

20 Crunches

With your knees bent (feet on the floor and knees up) and your hands behind your head, curl up just lifting your shoulder blades off the ground. Keep your abs tightened and lower back on the ground. Repeat 20 times.

10 Cross-Leg Crunches Right

Laying on your back, lift your left leg straight up and cross your right foot over your left knee. With your hands behind your head, curl up and over to the right, touching your left elbow to your right knee. Repeat 10 times.

10- Cross-Leg Crunches Left

Laying on your back, lift your right leg straight up and cross your left foot over your right knee. With your hands behind your head, curl up and over to the left, touching your right elbow to your left knee. Repeat 10 times.

60 Second Plank

Hold a yoga-style (straight arm) plank for 1 minute. Make sure your shoulders are in line with your wrists, your elbows are turned in and your butt is level with your spine and neck.

20 Mountain Climbers

In a plank position (shoulders are right over your wrists, elbows turned in and your butt level with your spine and neck), bend your right knee towards your elbow, then back to meet your left leg. Repeat as quick as you can while engaging your core. Alternate left and right for a total of 40.

20 Russian Twists

With your tailbone on the ground, lift your legs and chest up toward the ceiling. Engage your core and twist side-to-side, tapping the alternating hip with your hands. One left and one right equals 1 repetition (40 in total).

30 Second Right Side Plank

Hold a side plank on your right side for 30 seconds. Make sure your hips are aligned and shoulders are stacked on top of each other. Holding your opposite arm in the air is optional. Feel free to lay your arm on your side or place your hand on your hip.

30 Second Left Side Plank

Hold a side plank on your left side for 30 seconds. Make sure your hips are aligned and shoulders are stacked on top of each other. Holding your opposite arm in the air is optional. Feel free to lay your arm on your side or place your hand on your hips.