Stomach Flattening Exercises Every Woman Should Try
One of the top ‘problem areas’ for women is their stomachs; this is especially true if you’ve given birth to one or several children already.
As for those who’ve not had the pleasure of rearing children, bad eating habits and sometimes, simply getting older, is enough for us to develop that ‘tummy pouch’.
As such, it’s important to know even some basic stomach flattening exercises.
Stomach Flattening Exercise # 1: Stretch Crunch
The stretch crunch is a stomach flattening exercise that’s great for beginners. Here’s how you do this: first, lie on your back on a yoga or fitness mat.
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Pull up your arms and extend them over your head, keeping your legs semi-tight together.
Now, breathe in and tighten your tummy muscles as you bend your right knee up and bend it. As you do this, lift off your shoulders from the mat, bringing your outstretched arms right in front of you.
Now un-clench your stomach muscles as you go back to the starting or lying down position. Do the same process on your left knee. Do 10-15 reps, and 2-3 sets.
Stomach Flattening Exercises #2: Twist It!
The twister is another basic but effective stomach flattening exercise. It requires a bit more stamina than stretch crunches so do this exercise with caution.
There’s a very thin line between exerting good effort and sustaining an injury so pay attention to what you’re body is telling you as you perform this exercise.
Here’s how you do the twister: lie on your back on a yoga or fitness mat. Cross your hands behind your head. Now, cross your ankles and lift them up till they’re a tad higher than your knees.
Lift your head and shoulders off the mat. As you do this, clench your stomach muscles twist your upper body to the right. As you twist, try to touch your right knee with your left elbow.
Go back to the starting pose (lying down). Do the same process, this time twisting to the left and trying to touch your left knee. Do 10-15 reps, and 2-3 sets. Make sure you pause and relax when needed.
Stop if you feel pain any pain whatsoever.
Stomach Flattening Exercises #3: Scissor Kicks
Another great stomach flattening exercise is the scissor kick. Here’s how you do this: lie on your back on a yoga or fitness mat. Place your arms at your sides, palms facing the mat.
Raise your legs till they form a 45 degree angle and then form a big V by spreading your legs.
Clench your tummy as you lift your head and shoulders off the mat. Close your legs and intersect them to form an X this time. Uncross your legs, forming a wide V again. Do 10-15 reps, and 2-3 sets.
As with any exercise routine, consistency is key to see results. Again, if ever you feel any pain, stop immediately and/or consult your doctor before you take on the exercise again.