"Abs of Steel" is a set of workout routines that was released in VHS format during the early 1990s. The series includes "Abs of Steel" Volumes 1,2 and 3, and "Abs of Steel 2000." Professional trainer Leisa Hart's "Abs Of Steel Sculpting And Toning" workout routine was released on DVD in 2008 with a new set of ab exercises. No exercise equipment is needed, only will and motivation to challenge your abdominal area with a vigorous workout. Consult your physician to determine if this exercise routine is appropriate for you.
Exercise One
The first exercise will tone the pectoralis major muscle and upper rectus abdominis muscle.
Stand with your arms high above your head, bringing your chest down looking straight ahead. Press hands firmly on your knees while arching your head and shoulders upward. Hold in this position for five seconds.
Bring your head and shoulders forward slowly and drop your arms down. Come back to standing position by swinging your arms up and raising your chest high, then repeat. Complete a 30-second round.
Exercise Two
This second exercise strengthens the lower rectus abdominis. Sit on a chair with your back straight, lifting your legs up. Start bicycle pedaling your legs forward, holding on to both sides of the chair. Pedal for 30 seconds, then rest. While still sitting on the chair lift your knees up together, and swing your legs together side to side working the obliques and transverse abdominis muscle. Do this for 30 seconds, then rest.
Exercise Three
This movement tones the obliques and transverse abdominis muscle. Standing straight, suck in your abs toward your spine, and hold them in place. Begin swinging your hips in a circle, keeping your upper body straight. When swinging to the right, raise onto the ball of your right foot and allow your foot to circle along with your hips. When swinging to the left, the left foot comes up. Swing circles for 30 seconds each direction.
End With Stretching
Lie down on your stomach. Place your hands on the floor by your shoulders. Inhale, then slowly raise your upper body while exhaling. Keep your hips on the ground, pushing your chest toward the ceiling. Hold this position for 10 seconds, then lower your chest back down to the floor. Repeat this stretch for one minute.
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