If you want to get rid of some excess belly fat here are some ideas for abdominal exercises that are a bit different to the normal ab crunch.
Static V-Hold
Although a beginners exercise, the static v-hold can be quite challenging and excellent for losing some of that excess belly fat.
Lie on your back and place both hands underneath your butt. Hold in your abs then lift your legs off the ground and at the same time raise your back up off the ground. Make sure your legs are straight and at the same height as your back. Once in this position, exhale and crunch in your abdominal muscles. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds then relax back down to the floor. Repeat 3 times and keep breathing naturally throughout.
Increase the time you hold as you get more advanced with this exercise. Try 45 seconds, then 60 seconds, and up to 2 minutes. Be careful not to overdo it however, and if you feel your back starting to strain, reduce the time you hold.
Heel touchers
This exercise works the oblique muscles, otherwise known as the “love handles”. It also works the whole abdominal area so is a very good overall core exercise.
Lie on your back with your knees bent and your arms down by your sides. Hold in your abdominals and raise your shoulders slightly off the ground. Next, reach your left hand to touch your left heel, then repeat on your right side, touching your right hand to your right heel.
Repeat this alternate movement to each side 20 times. Rest for 1 minute and repeat another 20 times on each side. Make sure you keep your head straight and your chin up throughout this exercise.
Rope climb
This exercise is suitable for both beginners and targets the abs area. It is similar to the ab crunch except you tend to lift up higher with the arm movements.
Start lying on your back with your knees bent and arms in the air above your shoulders. Lift up as you would in a crunch with your arms moving as though you were climbing up a rope. Lift your shoulders off the ground as far as you can. Repeat this back and forth climbing motion for 20 reps on each arm. Rest for 1 minute and repeat another 20 times on each arms. Breath as naturally as you can throughout the exercise.
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