Last Updated on February 22, 2021
2. Alternate Reach And Catch
This is the ideal exercise to work out both your rectus abdominis muscles and your transverse abdominis. How to do it?
• As you lie flat, proceed to bend your knees
• Try to reach for your knee by moving both of your hands to the left side of your body
• Return to the original position
• Do the same thing, but reach toward your right thigh this time
• Do it 10-12 times to the right side, and the same amount to the left side
3. Side crunches using a balance ball
If you are looking for a tiny waist workout, you got it! Doing side crunches using a balance ball will be great for your obliques. The fact that the ball is not stable will work those muscles to the core. How to do it?
• Put the ball on the ground and lie on your side – your right hip should be on the balance ball
• Put your right foot in front of your left foot
• To get some extra support, put your hands behind your head
• Lift your upper body while crunching upward
• Go back to the starting position, but do it slowly
• Change sides after 12 repetitions and do 12 more
4. Using a balance ball for crunches
As you can see by now, you can’t escape the balance ball if you want that flat stomach. This particular exercise will do wonders for your the transverse abdominis muscles and your rectus abdominis muscles as well. How to do it?
• Start by choosing an appropriately sized ball – your legs should be at a 90º angle when you sit on it
• Lean your lower back on the ball by sitting back and moving your feet forward
• Put your hands behind your head to add a bit of support • Engage your core and crunch
