Smart Abs Workout: Week 2

Do three sets of each exercise. For the number of reps per set, see Week 1.

Crunch

Lying on the floor, concentrate on pulling your rib cage and pelvis toward each other as you slowly curl your head and shoulders off the floor. Keep your head and neck in line by imagining that you're holding a softball between your chin and chest. When your hands are by your ears, don't pull on your head.


Same as Week 1, but with arms by ears




Crunch with a Twist

Same as the crunch. But as you twist your upper body, concentrate on pulling your shoulder, not your elbow, toward the opposite knee.


Same as Week 1, but with arms by ears




Reverse Crunch

Contract your abdominals, pressing your back into the floor, so that your hips come about 1 to 2 inches off the floor. Hold and then lower.


Legs bent, no upper-body movement