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5 Speedy Moves for Flat Abs


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Blast those abs into shape with our current fave moves. Bust out these exercises while you’re watching TV or after a jog and you’ll be on your way to a serious six-pack. (And remember: go through each of the sets twice.) For even quicker results? Up your cardio, girl.
 
Vertical Leg Crunch
Lie on the floor and extend your legs straight up with your knees crossed. With your hands on your head, contract your abs, lifting your shoulder blades off the ground. Lower back to start. Be careful not to jerk your neck. Do 10-15 reps.

Plank
Start in a push-up position. Lower down, so that your palms, forearms and elbows are flat on the ground. Keep your back flat and hold this position for 30-60 seconds. Rest and then repeat a 3-5 times.
 

Side-Plank
Lie on your side, with your hips knees and ankles stacked, resting on your forearm (left or right). With both feet together, raise your hip off the floor (you’ll keep yourself balanced with your forearm and feet). Keep your back straight and hold for 30-60 seconds. Rest and repeat on the opposite side. Repeat the entire sequence three times. 

Bicycle
Lie on the floor on your back. With your hands behind your head, bring your right knee towards your chest, while turning your body and bringing your left elbow towards your right knee. Switch sides, bringing your right elbow to your left knee. Continue to alternate, moving your legs in a “peddling” motion for 10-15 reps.

Six-Inches
Lie on the floor with your feet together and hands on your side. Lift your feet off of the floor holding them about six inches off the ground. Try to hold for 30 seconds (it’s gonna be tough!). Repeat three times.

BY ALYSSA OH ON 11/5/2010 7:00:00 AM

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MOD MOD MOD how long would it take if u did 20 bicycle reps a day to get abs+ a fat burn

 

 

Hey girly! Typically it takes a few weeks before you start seeing results. However, you can feel it within a few days, and you'll feel great Smile

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Becca G.

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by cullenchic10 on 1/30/2011 5:00:32 PM

 
 

I am going to Florida with one side of my family and my skinny cousin thats my age and i want to lose at least 5 lbs and my leg fat and my belly fat. i do have time because we're going on vacation in four months but i need help. and i need to clean up my eating. help! please!

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by livil on 1/30/2011 2:16:49 PM

 
 

-i do all of these workouts except the bicycle and the side-plank and they do work. i have a four pack but i think im loosing it because i havent worked out in months but you can still see the outline or shape. so yeah they do help just do them regularly so they can make an effect.

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by krcarrots on 12/4/2010 8:53:09 PM

 
 

This article says 'flat abs' does that mean small abs or flat stomach or big abs because I want abs that arent really small but yet I don't want Taylor Launtner abs

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by jb#1 on 11/30/2010 6:56:18 PM

 
 

wow thats awesome i am gonna try to do this everyday cuz i really want flat abs thanx for the tricks!!!!! ;)Smile;)

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