If you’re tired of the same old fitness routine, it’s time to spice things up. Say goodbye to tedious sets of classic sit-ups and say hello to our dynamic weighted “ab finisher” workout to help you accelerate your belly fat loss efforts and finish your workout in style. If you haven’t yet incorporated an ab finisher into your regimen, your body is about to be excited in the best way possible.
Keep in mind that there is no such thing as a one-time discount. However, by engaging your obliques, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis, you can promote growth and muscular development in your abdomen, says Ronny Garcia, CPT, Fitness flashing. “Abdominal finishers challenge your core strength and stability. This will help with overall performance and reduce your risk of injury,” he adds.
Now, put on your fitness gear and get ready for Garcia’s #1 weighted abdominal finishing workout for belly fat.
Russian twists and turns
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and a dumbbell, kettlebell, or weight plate in both hands. Lean back a little and lift your feet off the floor. Once you’re ready, rotate your torso to the left while returning the weight to the floor next to your left hip. Repeat on the right side and continue to alternate. Perform three sets of 15 to 20 repetitions total.
Weighted Leg Raises
Lie on your back with both legs extended and a dumbbell secured between your feet. Raise your legs and the weight until they reach a 90-degree angle. Gradually lower your legs toward the floor without letting them touch it. Perform three sets of 12 to 15 repetitions.
Weighted Crunches
Lie on your back and bend both knees so that your feet are equally flat on the floor. Hold a dumbbell across your chest. Activate your core by lifting your shoulders off the floor and standing up straight. Use control as you descend and don’t let your shoulders touch the floor between reps. Perform three sets of 15 to 20 repetitions.
Rows of boards
Start in a plank, holding dumbbells on the floor with both hands. Make sure your body is straight from head to heels. Row the left dumbbell up to your left hip. Repeat on the right side. Perform three sets of 10 to 12 repetitions on each side.
Bicycle squeaks
Lie on your back, holding a dumbbell close to your chest. Your legs should be raised and bent. Lift your shoulders off the floor as you bring your right elbow to touch your left knee while straightening your right leg. Switch sides and continue alternating as if you were pedaling a bicycle. Perform three sets of 15 to 20 repetitions on each side.
Alexa Mellardo
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