Even the busiest woman has time for this super-effective ab routine. Perform each of the following exercises for one minute. If you have a few extra minutes to spare, repeat the full sequence one or two more times.
This simple and effective 3x3x3 abs workout to the test to tighten your midsection and get the sexy abs you’ve always wanted.
Your 3x3x3 Abs Workout
Exercise 1
- Start in forearm plank. Spine should be parallel to floor, abs pulling toward ceiling and feet should be close to hip-distance apart.
- Once you’re in a strong elbow plank, step left foot outward, about 8 to 10 inches (as shown), keeping core engaged and stable. Step left foot back to starting position. Now, repeat with right foot. That’s 1 rep.
- Complete as many reps as possible in one minute.
Exercise 2
- Lie flat on floor with lower back pressed against mat and hands resting behind head.
- Bring knees in toward chest, and lift shoulder blades off mat. Be sure not to pull on neck.
- Straighten right leg while turning upper body to left, bringing right elbow toward left knee. Make sure torso is twisting, not just elbows.
- Continue to alternate sides to create a fluid “pedaling” motion.
- Perform exercise for one minute.
Exercise 3
- Come into side plank on right elbow. Feet should be stacked and hips driving up toward sky.
- Place left arm behind head. Inhale.
- Exhale and rotate left rib cage toward floor. Pause and imagine pulling navel in toward spine.
- Return to starting position, repeat for 30 seconds, then switch sides.
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