Floor workouts can be an extremely effective form of training for those looking to refine the lower abdomen region, also known as the “apron stomach.” By working with just your body weight, you’ll engage your core muscles to tighten and strengthen your entire midsection. To help you get started, we spoke with a fitness pro who breaks down five stellar floor workouts to lose your apron belly and get your lower abs back.
Before diving, Ronny Garcia, CPT, Flashing Fitnesspoints out: “A very important thing to remember is that you cannot reduce fat, but the following exercises can help you strengthen your abdominal muscles and strengthen them as well. A good diet and a calorie deficit combined with exercise will help you will help. [produce the] best results. » He adds: “When combined with cardio workouts like walking or running, these exercises contribute to a holistic approach to weight loss. Cardio directly burns calories, while strength training improves muscle tone.
Let’s explore the best floor workouts to lose your apron belly.
The workouts
Reverse crunch
- Lie on your back.
- Bend your knees to form a 90-degree angle.
- Raise your legs so your thighs are perpendicular to the floor.
- Activate your core, lift your hips off the ground and bring your knees toward your chest.
- Gradually lower with control, making sure your feet are off the ground.
- Perform 3 sets of 12 to 15 repetitions.
Leg raises

- Lie on your back with your legs extended and your hands placed under your lower back for support.
- Raise your legs 90 degrees.
- Gradually lower with control, making sure your upper back remains pressed against the floor and your feet do not touch the floor as you descend.
- Perform 3 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions.
Floating Kicks


- Lie on your back with your hands under your hips and your legs extended.
- Lift both legs off the ground and alternate flutter kicks with small, quick movements.
- Perform 3 sets of 20 to 30 seconds.
Dead insect


- Lie on your back with your arms extended toward the sky and your legs bent at 90 degrees.
- Use control to lower your left arm and right leg toward the floor.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
- Perform 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions on each side.
Heel taps
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet on the floor.
- Activate your abs and lift your shoulders a little off the floor.
- Reach your right hand to touch your right heel, then your left hand to touch your left heel in a side-to-side motion.
- Perform 3 sets of 15 to 20 repetitions per side.
Alexa Mellardo
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