Whether at home, in the gym or outdoors, these two moves will strengthen and tone your arms and abs WITHOUT any equipment. When summer comes, you’ll be ready!
1. Plank
Benefits
- Strengthens core (abs and lower back area)
- Tones abs and shoulder muscles
How To Do
- Get into a push-up position.
- Rest on forearms with arms positioned at shoulders’ width.
- Contract your abs and glutes. Keep your body in a straight line.
- Hold the position for as long as possible without allowing your hips to sag. Add time as you build core strength.
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2. Push Up
Benefits
- Tones arms, chest and upper body
- Strengthens core (abs and lower back area)
How To Do
- Place palms on the floor at shoulders’ width.
- Extend your legs behind you so your body forms a straight line.
- Contract abs and glutes. This is the starting position.
- Take three seconds to lower your body until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle. Pause for one second. Take one second to raise your body to the starting position.
Nutrition Tips
Though exercise plays a role, nutrition is most important in unveiling six-pack abs. Here are some helpful nutrition tips to unveil your six-pack:
