An 8-minute abs workout can be a quick but effective routine to target your core muscles. Here's a well-rounded example you can follow:
8-Minute Abs Workout Routine
1. Crunches
- Reps: 30
- Time: 45 seconds
- How: Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Lift your shoulders and upper back off the ground by engaging your core, keeping your hands behind your head for support.
2. Bicycle Crunches
- Reps: 30 (15 each side)
- Time: 45 seconds
- How: Lie on your back with legs lifted and knees bent at 90 degrees. Alternate bringing one elbow toward the opposite knee while extending the other leg out straight, simulating a pedaling motion.
3. Leg Raises
- Reps: 15
- Time: 45 seconds
- How: Lie flat on your back with your legs straight. Lift both legs together to form a 90-degree angle, then slowly lower them without letting them touch the floor.
4. Plank
- Time: 1 minute
- How: Get into a push-up position but rest on your forearms instead of your hands. Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels, engaging your core.
5. Russian Twists
- Reps: 30 (15 each side)
- Time: 45 seconds
- How: Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet slightly raised off the ground. Twist your torso from side to side while holding a weight or your hands together.
6. Flutter Kicks
- Time: 45 seconds
- How: Lie on your back with your legs extended. Lift both legs slightly off the floor and alternate kicking them up and down in a fluttering motion, keeping your core tight.
7. Mountain Climbers
- Reps: 30 (15 each side)
- Time: 45 seconds
- How: Start in a plank position. Quickly alternate bringing each knee toward your chest, simulating a running motion while keeping your body straight.
8. Toe Touches
- Reps: 20
- Time: 45 seconds
- How: Lie on your back with your legs straight up toward the ceiling. Reach with your arms to touch your toes by lifting your shoulders off the floor, engaging your core.
Cool-Down:
Finish with a 1-minute stretch focusing on your abs and lower back.
This workout focuses on various core muscles for a balanced ab session. You can repeat this routine several times per week for best results!
