Ugh, summer always creeps up on me before I’ve managed to get my beach bod ready.
Well, if you’ve got 4 minutes a day for a few exercises that’ll give you the abs
of your dreams, then so do I! So let’s do it!
1. Dead bug Lie on the floor with your arms stretched
towards the ceiling. Bend your knees at 90 degrees with your feet raised from the floor.
Now, without bending it, lower your left arm to the floor over your head and extend your
right leg down at the same time. Both your left arm and your right leg should be parallel
to the floor. Return to the initial position and repeat the same thing with your right
arm and left leg. Keep switching arms and legs like that for the next 30 seconds. Go!
 “Dead bug” – who comes up with these names anyway? Well, however weird the name
may sound, this exercise is good for any fitness level. It’s also a great way to start your
training because it’s easy on your neck and lower back. When you’re lowering your
limbs, it’s really important not to touch the floor – just keep them hovering above
it. ...And done! Very nice!
2. Lateral plank walk Get yourself into a plank position: arms outstretched,
hands beneath your shoulders, feet only supported on your toes. Make sure your back and legs
are completely straight. Now lift your right arm and right leg from the floor simultaneously
and shift them to the right. Do the same thing with your left arm and leg, shifting them
to the right as well so that you end up in the same plank position. Go back to your initial
position by first lifting and shifting your left arm and leg to the left and then do it
with your right extremities. Keep doing this little walk for 30 seconds, starting now!
 What training goes without a plank these days, right? Well, this exercise takes it
to another level. Lateral plank walk gives a nice shake to your entire core, making it
work much better than a simple plank would. Just make sure all your movements are controlled,
don’t go stomping around! And time’s up!
3. Plank hop The form for this one is rather simple: get
into the plank position with your arms straight, palms down and beneath your shoulders. Put
your feet together and keep them that way throughout the whole routine. Now, in a mighty
hop, bring your feet forward and to the right, with your knees as close to your right elbow
as you can. Jump back into the starting position, and then hop your legs forward and to the
left, once again trying to touch your elbow with your knees. This counts as one rep. Continue
hopping left and right for 30 seconds. Ready, set, hop!
 This exercise is pretty similar to burpees, and if you’ve ever done those, well, you
know how brutal they can be! But plank hops are easier and no less beneficial for your
abs. Given the intensity, they’re even better if you ask me! The faster you go with the
hop, the better it is as a cardio exercise. Still, don’t overdo it! Keep a comfortable
pace not to strain yourself too much. Ok, that’s it! Now let’s keeping it moving!
4. Crab toe-touch Sit on the mat with your legs bent at the
knees. Place your feet and palms flat on the floor, feet close together, hands behind you,
fingers facing your back. Lift your butt from the floor, supporting your weight on your
hands and feet. Now, in a slow and controlled movement, raise your right leg straight up
as much as you can and touch your toes with your left hand. Return to the initial position
and alternate sides: kick your left leg up and touch it with your right hand. Keep switching
sides for 30 seconds.  Crab toe-touches are awesome when it comes
to core training because they keep your abs and back engaged the whole time, while making
you sweat by doing some aerobic exercise. As an added bonus, you’ll work your shoulders
and glutes too! Just remember not to sit on the floor in-between the reps! And done! Nice
job!
Okay, we’re halfway through the workout, don’t give up on me now!
5. Forearm side-plank hip-dip Get in a forearm side plank by supporting
your body on your right forearm. Your elbow should be right beneath your shoulder, with
that hand in front of you and relaxed. Keep your feet close together, propping yourself
on your right foot with the left one resting on top of it. Now stretch your left arm up
and dip your hips to the floor in a slow movement. Try to touch the floor with your right hip
and then return to the initial position. Keep doing that for half a minute. And, as always,
don’t rush it!  Side planks are a must when it comes to
hitting those obliques, which is good because they shape your waistline. And that means
no more love handles! Ah, music to my ears! With planks, it’s all about the form, so
be sure your body makes a completely straight line when you’re not dipping your hips to
the floor. Almost done now. And stop!
6. Leg lifts Lie on your back with both your legs and arms
straight. You can either extend your arms along your body or stretch them out to the
sides to pump up the difficulty! Breathe out and, keeping your feet close together, lift
your legs up. Be careful not to bend them at the knees! Make it a slow movement too.
Now breathe in and lower your legs back to the floor without actually touching it. After
a second or two, lift them up again. Let’s put 30 seconds on the clock!
 Now, as you’re doing leg lifts, pay particular attention to your lower back – it
shouldn’t get strained; otherwise, you know you’re doing them wrong. This exercise is
great for strengthening the core muscles, especially the ones in your lower abs. So,
yeah, bye-bye annoying belly pooch! …And done!
7. Down dog abs Get into the plank position and go to the
Downward Facing Dog pose. That’s when your butt is lifted upwards so that your body makes
a reversed V. Your legs, arms, and back should be straight, hands shoulder-width apart, and
your head between your arms. Then, lift your right leg and stretch it up towards the ceiling.
Now bring it back down, bending it at the knee and touching your right elbow with your
kneecap. Your arms should stay straight, though, no cheating! Lift and extend your right leg
up again, then bring it down with the same knee-bending motion, but this time bring it
across your torso to your left elbow. Then switch your legs and do the same movements
with your left leg. First up, then down to the left elbow, up, down and across to the
right elbow. Keep going for 30 seconds.  I know, the steps sound pretty complicated,
but it’ll get easier once you get the movements down. And this exercise is a great one (like
the rest on this list!) because it targets your core and glutes. Yep, that means chiseled
abs and a tight bum – two birds with one stone! Ok, you’re done with this one, so
let’s move on to the final exercise!
8. Warrior balance Stand up straight and lift your right leg
so that your knee is at hip height in front of you. Raise your arms and bend them so that
your hands are level with your shoulders. Propping yourself only on your left leg, bend
forward at the hips, simultaneously extending your arms forward and your right leg backward.
Your left leg should be slightly bent at the knee for better support. Pay attention to
the form: your whole body, except the left leg, should form a straight line. No bending
at the waist! Pause for a second and get back to the initial position. Keep bending forward
for 30 seconds.  It might not seem like you’re really
hitting any muscles during this exercise, but balancing your body really is a workout!
Warrior balance makes you get in control of your entire core, strengthening it and making
you burn belly fat with the sheer strain of your whole body. It also targets your glutes
and hamstrings, so it’s triple the benefit!
And that’s it for today! Great job! If you keep coming back to this video and doing these
quick and relatively easy exercises regularly, you’ll be on the road to the ripped abs
of your dreams! Plus, you’ve got some glute exercises in there, some aerobics for better
stamina and calorie-burning, and plenty of nice stretches to boost your flexibility.
Pair this workout with a healthy diet and plenty of water, and you’re good to go!
And what easy tricks do you know to get the abs of your dreams? Let me know down in the
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