Ab Exercises

In addition to training for a mini-marathon, I've been researching some good ab workouts - cannot neglect the abs!!!!! By doing four exercises, you can really work the stomach muscles. I will post information on one exercise per day over the next four days.

Today's Exercise: Ball Crossover

Sit on a stability ball with your feet flat on the floor. Roll down the ball until your lower back rests on it, your hands cradling your head behind your ears. Contracting your abs and keeping your lower back pressed against the ball, raise your shoulders toward the ceiling. As you raise yourself up, aim your right elbow toward your left knee; pause for two counts, then return to the start position. Repeat on the other side. You will want to complete 3 sets of 12-15 reps on each side. Remember to lead with your shoulders, not your elbows! By doing this exercise, you will target your internal and external obliques.

Check back tomorrow for information on "Fingers to Heel Touch."

Enjoy!
Gator

~ The information posted above was originally published in Oxygen Magazine - Summer 2008.~