Ab Buster

Let's face it, many of us judge ourselves based on how flat our bellies are...well judge no more!  This is the sit-up routine I love to do, and it really works!  All you need is a pump up song with a fast beat and you're golden :)

Begin by lying on your back.  After starting your pump up tune of choice (I prefer anything by Kanye West or Britney Spears!), start with your legs bent so that your feet are comfortably flat on the ground.  Raise until your shoulder blades are off the ground, then lower your back until the edge of your shoulder blades touch down.  Do not allow yourself to go all the way back down to the ground, you are aiming to keep your abs contracted at all times during this exercise!

Do 12-15 of these mini crunches, then quickly roll over into the plank position and hold for 12 counts. The plank position is basically where you are in a standard pushup position, but you are resting on your forearms (bent at a 90 degree angle) instead of your hands with your arms extended fully.  Keep your back straight and your butt down!  

After holding this position, roll to the opposite side and repeat the crunches, same number.  After 12-15 reps, roll back into plank position and hold for another 12 counts.  Keep in mind you are following the beats of the song, meaning right when you finish your crunches, you want to roll into plank position in as quickly as one beat!  It's meant to be challenging!

Feel free to modify the amount of reps/counts to your personal capacity.  Enjoy your tight abs!!