This quick abs at home workout helps strengthen your core fast. The exercise is simple but very effective and requires no equipment so can be easily incorporated into your workout routine.

This core and abs at home workout focuses on building muscle under tension. It’s only 3 minutes but it’s tough. But if you stick with it you can get fantastic and quick results.

1. Lay on your back

Make sure there is no arch by sucking your tummy in and keeping all of your back against the floor.

2. Raise your legs straight in the air

Keep your knees straight and toes pointed up towards the ceiling. Your legs should be at a right angle and there should be tension in your knees.

3. Keep shoulders flat

Your shoulders should be relaxed and flat against the floor. Place your hands out either side.

4. Lower both legs down and hold

Slowly lower both legs down and slowly raise them up. As you lower your legs, hold them at different stages on the way down. These can be done at a 45°, 90°, and 135° angles.

5. Lower and raise your legs

Slowly lower your left leg all the way down and then lift it up while keeping your right leg nice and straight. Repeat for right leg.

6. Repeat step 4

7. Figure of eight

Slowly lower and raise both legs in a figure of eight motion.

8. Repeat step 4

9. Circle motion

To finish, lower and raise legs in a circle motion.

Don’t forget to stretch after the workout! A short stretching routine helps improve your recovery, flexibility, and reduces the risk of injury.

• Builds core strength and defines abs
• A no sit-ups exercise routine
• No equipment needed
• 3-minute core tension
• Great for males and females

Abs workouts aren’t just about achieving a six-pack, although that is a nice bonus. Your abs are a part of your core, a group of muscles that stabilize your spine and pelvis. Strong core muscles improve your balance and posture and can help prevent back pain and injury.

Sit ups can be actually really bad for you and can cause a lot tension in your neck. They also offer limited core engagement as they primarily target the front of your core which neglects deeper core muscles that are important for stability.

My clients have seen really great results and really great this core and abs at home workout. If you need a more personalised exercise plan to improve your core strength, I offer personal training sessions tailored to your specific needs.

I provide in person sessions in my London private gym studio in Southwark SE1 or online personal training sessions that can be conducted from the comfort of your own home.

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