5-Step Ab Workout for a Quick Burn

This workout is perfect for anyone not keen to beating around the bush. Targeting all of the right spots in 5 simple steps makes this a great circuit to get your abs working on even the busiest of days— straight to the point. As your muscles grow through the reps, challenge yourself to up the anti by perfecting your form, adding bands or weight, and/or increasing repetition.

1 minute: Opposite knee to elbow crunches

On hands and knees in upward plank position, bend your right knee towards your left elbow and crunch your torso until your kneecap touches your elbow joint. Alternate sides. Be sure to engage your abdominal muscles to keep your back flat and supported.

1 minute: Reverse plank kick-ups

Lie flat on your back in a resting position with arms flat to the side, forming a T. Raise your legs straight up to make a 90 degree angle with your body. To begin, engage your abdominal muscles and crunch your torso, keep your left arm straight and bring it across your body to reach for your right foot in the air. Back to resting position, and alternate sides.

12 each side: R/L Side plank crunches

In a side plank position on one forearm, bend your top leg, reaching your knee to chest by engaging your abs and crunching your torso. After 12 reps, switch side plank position and repeat.

2 x 25 Bicycle crunches 

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2 x 30 Hip Dips

In a lowered plank position, with forearms and feet on the ground, engage your abdomen to dip the right hip towards the ground until it makes contact with the floor. Return to plank position and alternate sides.