How to Sculpt Killer Beach Abs

Posted on: November 30th, 2011 by paul

The end of summer (ie: the end of bathing suit season) also brings cooler weather. This means that we dress in layers and usually don’t mind having that extra mocha latte and piece of chocolate cake. After all, it’s not like you have to slip into a bathing suit at this time of the year. However, if your vacation is just around the bend and you need to buckle down and get your beach body back, here are a few exercises that will sculpt your core and give you the confidence to wear next to nothing.

Exercise 1: V-Sits

  • Lie on your back with legs extended on the ground and arms extended overhead.
  • In one motion, raise your legs and arms off the ground and touch your hands to your toes.
  • Your body will be in a ‘V’ shape and the only point of contact with the floor is your sit bones (glutes).
  • Return to the starting position and continue.
  • Do 20 repetitions.

Exercise 2: Windshield Wipers

  • Lie on your back with your legs raised up forming a 90 degree angle between your upper and lower body.
  • Arms are out to the side, forming a ‘T’ shape on the floor.
  • With your legs stuck together and keeping them straight, slowly drop them to one side until they are hovering 2 inches from the floor.
  • With control, raise them back up and over the other side.
  • Do 20 repetitions.

Exercise 3: Supermans

  • Lie on your stomach with your arms extended in front of you.
  • In one motion, lift your legs and arms off the ground, hovering them 2 inches from the ground and contracting your low back and glutes.
  • Keeping all 4 limbs off the ground, lift opposite arm and leg an inch higher and switch.
  • Do 30 repetitions.

Exercise 4: Opposite Arm and Leg Drop

  • Lie on your back with your legs raised up forming a 90 degree angle between your upper and lower body.
  • With your hands behind your head, bring your upper body into a crunch position and hold.
  • At the same time, drop your right leg and extend your left arm overhead.
  • Return back to the starting position and switch.
  • Do 20 repetitions.

Exercise 5: Deadbug

  • Lie on your back with your legs raised up forming a 90 degree angle between your upper and lower body. Now, bend your knees.
  • With a Swiss ball being squeezed between the front of your thighs and your hands, press into the ball from your thighs and your hands as hard as possible.
  • Hold the contraction for 10 seconds and relax.
  • Contract and relax 10x.

Include these 5 exercises in your workout routine and be prepared to enjoy the beach on your next vacation.


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