Want a workout that doesn’t include crunches? If you suffer from back pain or weak abdominals then this ab workout will have you feeling the burn without the inconvenience of discomfort.
Side PlankLie on your side with your elbow stacked under your shoulder and one foot stacked on top of the other. Lift your hips up towards the ceiling and hold for 30 seconds. For extra burn, try pulsing up and down.
ScissorsLie on your back with your palms flat and hand placed under your bum to support your lower back. Extend your legs, keeping them off the ground. With a slight bend in the knee, scissor your legs, alternating crossing one leg over the other for ten counts each.
Dead BugLie on your back with your knees bent at ninety degrees and arms extended towards the ceiling. Lower left arm backwards and extend right leg; do not allow either to touch the ground. Return to start and repeat on alternate sides for ten counts each.
PlankGet on your elbows and raise your knees off the ground until your body is in a straight line. Hold for 30 seconds.