When you want to get abs fast, you need to do exercises that target your whole abdominal area. This includes your lower abs, upper abs and obliques, which are the muscles found on the sides of your ribcage. But to see your abs, you must also do cardiovascular exercise to burn the fat that is covering them. When it comes to your ab exercises, you can use added resistance to increase the intensity and muscle recruitment.
Hanging Leg Raises
Hanging leg raises target your lower abs and you can add resistance by wearing ankle weights. Jump up and grab a pull-up bar with an overhand, shoulder-width grip and let your legs hang straight down. Keeping your upper body still, raise your legs up until they are at least parallel with the floor. Slowly lower them and repeat for 15 to 20 reps. If this is too challenging, keep your knees bent.
Flutter Kicks
Flutter kicks work your lower abs and obliques, and they can be made more intense by wearing ankle weights. Lie on your back with your hands under your butt and your legs lifted 6 inches off the floor. In a scissor motion, alternate lifting and lowering your legs 2 to 3 feet higher and back to the starting point. Continue until you've done 15 to 20 reps total.
Side Bends
Side bends target your obliques and are done with a dumbbell. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold the weight in your right hand. After placing your left hand on your hip, bend laterally to your right and lower the dumbbell toward the floor. Steadily raise your body back to upright and repeat. Once you've done 15 to 20 reps, switch sides.
Rollovers
Rollovers work your obliques and are done with a medicine ball. Lie on your back with your legs lifted, knees bent 90-degrees and shins parallel to the floor. Once into this position, pinch the ball in between your thighs and alternate lowering your legs to your right end left sides in a controlled motion. Go as far as possible and do 15 to 20 reps total.
Medicine Ball Crunches
Medicine ball crunches can be executed on an exercise ball. Lie face-up on the exercise ball with your head and shoulders slightly elevated and your arms fully extended at an angle behind you. You should be grasping the medicine ball firmly in both hands at this point. In a curling motion, raise your upper body forward and squeeze your abs forcefully for a full second. Slowly lower yourself and repeat for 15 to 20 reps.
Long Lever Crunches
Long lever crunches are performed with a medicine ball and bench. Lie on your back with your heels propped up on the bench and the ball held at arm's reach behind your head. Keeping your arms still, lift your shoulders off the floor and curl your body forward, squeezing your abs forcefully. Slowly lower yourself and repeat 15 to 20 times.
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