FLAT TUM FAST Super-Effective Abs Workout

FLAT TUM FAST

This super-effective ab workout is a great way to get your midriff summer-ready – and you can do it anywhere!

INCHING ELBOW PLANK

Works: abs, arms and shoulders

Reps: 10

Q. Start in an forearm-plankposition, with your feetslightly wider than hip-widthapart (A).

Q. Step your left foot towards your hands as you begin to lift your hips slightly, then quickly take a step in with your right foot, lifting your hips a little more.

Q. Step your left foot in again, lifting your hips higher, then do the same with your right foot, so your hips are high in a pike position (B).

Q. Slowly inch back out, reversing the way you walked in, until you return to the starting plank pose.

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CROSS-CRUNCH

Works: Core, lower abs

Reps: 20 (10 each side)

Q.Lie on your back with your legs fully extended and your arms overhead (A).

Q.Raise your left leg as you simultaneously raise your head and right shoulder to reach your right arm up and touch your left toes (B).

Q.Slowly lower back down. Repeat on the opposite side.

ROTATING PLANK

Works: Shoulders, upper back, core and obliques

Reps: 5 each side

Q.Start in a plank position with your elbows directly below your shoulders, hands clasped together (A).

Q.Keeping your back straight, tilt your hips down and twist to the right (B), then over to the left.

Q.Continue this movement back and forth while keeping your core engaged.

HIP DIP

Works: Shoulders, glutes, obliques and core

Reps: 5 each side

Q.Sit with your left leg extended and your right leg bent, foot flat on the floor. Place your left hand on the floor behind you and rest your right hand on your right thigh (A).

Q.Lift your hips (B), then lower your bottom down to the ground before immediately pushing back up to the start.