We just tested these 3 exercises to sculpt our waist and lose these annoying extra points!
In fact, shaping our abs and forming a slim waist are always the most difficult fitness goals even if we work out intensively and regularly. Of course, the key to succeed the desired results on our body is the combination of exercises that focus on these specific areas and, oh yes, we can very easily try them out at home. According to fitness expert Dead Hodgin, it is very important to build muscle mass if we want to speed up our metabolism as well as make our body start burning calories and fat. Undoubtedly, this requires a combination of cardiovascular training with abdominal exercises. Keep in mind, the more fat is burned, the easier is for you to reveal the abdominal muscle vest lines and lose these extra points in your waist. So are you ready for a slim waist workout? Scroll down and check these three exercises that will reward you with a tiny waist asap!
Plank Position
The number one exercise is the plank position! Well, you come to a plank position supporting your body on your elbows and toes. If you’ve ever done it before or you have a long time to practice it, the initial goal is to stay in this position for 10 “and you will gradually increase your time to 30”. But you can also try the side plank position starting on your side with your feet together and one forearm directly below your shoulder. Tip: Just keep your head and spine neutral lifting your knees and hips off the floor. Just to know, the side plank is an amazing exercise for strengthening the oblique abdominal muscles, which don’t get worked during ab exercises.
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Hollow hold
Start lying on your back with your arms extended overhead on the floor and legs straight resting on a yoga mat. Now and the same time lift your head, arms, shoulder blades, and legs off the floor and try staying for 20 seconds at least in this position. Then return to the starting position and rest for 10 seconds. Push yourself to complete 8 sets as trainer Cass Olholm suggets. But if you feel like your neck is paining, support your head with your arms and do a semi-hollow-like hold, it’s ok. In this way, you build strength and stabilization in your back muscles and abs as well. Of course, the hollow hold will definitely improve your total-body posture as well as prevent any lower back pain because you will strengthen the muscles that support your trunk too.
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Butterfly Sit-Ups
Lie on your back on a mat and press your feet together like a butterfly (check the video below) extending your arms straight above your head. Now tighten your core muscles and lift your trunk up, swinging your arms forward while you sit up until you touch your toes. Then lie back down with your arms extended above your head. Push yourself for 20 seconds work/10 sec rest x 8 sets are ok according to trainer Cass Olholm.
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