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Bonus Abs Circuit #1
Bonus Abs Circuit #1I did my 3 rounds of the 30-day Challenge out on the deck today, and added 3 rounds of this bonus abs circuit (which is an excerpt from the 15 Complete Moves for Awesome Abs video that comes with the Healthy Desserts Cookbook).
Nothing burns fat faster than high intensity interval training and moves that work your entire core.
If you’re looking for a way to really get fast results, add ab circuits like this one to the beginning or end of your workout. Save this routine and also grab this GREAT free ab finishers video from my friend Mike Whitfield’s blog where you can watch and do his 3 superset circuit at the end of any workout to really maximize your shred.
Remember that the more lean muscle you have on your body, the more calories you can burn at rest.
Eating a balanced diet plus HIIT plus strength training is the formula to amazing results. To sculpt that beautiful stomach, definitely try these moves!
- 30 Low Crosses: press your lower back down into the floor/mat. Hover your feet 6 inches above the ground and keep those legs straight. Alternate your feet back and forth.
- 15 Hip Lifts: these are an advanced move! Beginners, do legs up and down without the lift to build strength. Advanced try adding the hip lift. Keep that lower back pressing into the mat. Try to raise the legs straight up, not back toward your head
- 10 (each side) Alternating Side Planks: from a tall plank position, rotate to a side plank. Rotate back to start, then to the other side. At all times keep your body in a straight line. Don’t let your back arch or your hips dip down. Keep those wrists in line with your shoulders
- 30 Bicycle Crunches: keep the lower back pressed into the ground and don’t pull on your head/neck. Your hands are there for support. Draw your right knee to meet your left elbow. Repeat on the other side. Keep the other leg straight and hovering just above the floor.
How did you do? Leave me a note below and let me know!