Having a flat and well-toned abdomen is one of the main goals of those who exercise. However, people often focus only on cardio exercises in an attempt to get rid of extra pounds, without achieving the desired results. To eliminate abdominal flaccidity and tone the abdomen, it is necessary to perform specific exercises.
Losing weight has many advantages, both aesthetic and health-related. However, losing weight quickly has a side effect: sagging skin. Made up of proteins such as elastin and collagen, the skin is prone to sagging, especially after a certain age.Below we propose 4 exercises that, in addition to burning abdominal fat, are excellent against abdominal flaccidity.
Exercise 1. Inverted crunches
Lie face down on the floor with your legs bent as if you were doing a classic abdominal exercise.
Place your arms at your sides with your palms flat on the floor. Relax your shoulders and back, looking up.
Bend your knees and bring them towards your chest. Do this movement without lifting your back and without moving your pelvis too much.
Tighten your abdominal muscles as you do this.
Stay in this position for a second, then slowly return to the starting position.
Repeat the exercise 10 to 20 times.
Exercise 2. Cross mountain climber
For this exercise, you need to get into a high plank position.
Continue bringing your left knee towards your right arm, then bring it back to the starting position and then do the same but with your right knee towards your left arm, reproducing the appearance of a climbing movement.
Count up to 30 movements between both legs.
Exercise 3. Russian twist
Sit on the mat with your legs bent, relax your elbows and hold your hands.
From this position, slowly rotate to the right, while touching the floor near your hips, then return to the center and continue to the left to complete one repetition.
Remember that the movement is not large and should come from the rotation of the trunk. Try to keep your abdomen contracted at all times and that this movement is performed in a more controlled manner.
Do 30 repetitions.
Exercise 4. Scissor kicks
Start by lying down with your forearms on the floor.
Next, lift your left leg straight up. Then lower it down, and as you do so, simultaneously lift your right leg up.
Make sure not to touch the floor with your heels until the end.
Do 30 reps, 15 on each leg.
