There are plenty of ways nowadays to work your abdominal muscles. You can use weight machines, stability balls and such ab equipment as the torso track. However, floor ab exercises are more convenient. Since they don't require equipment, you can strengthen your abs anywhere. Use floor exercises to work the front and sides of your abs.
Bent Knee Side Plank
The bent knee side plank is the easiest version of the side plank exercise, which makes it appropriate for the highest number of people. The bent knee side plank targets the sides of your waist, which is where your oblique muscles are located.
To perform a bent knee side plank, lie on your right side. Place your right elbow and forearm on the floor so your elbow is in line with your shoulder. Prop yourself up on your forearm. Bend both knees and place your left leg directly on top of your right leg. Align your neck with your spine and look forward. This is the starting position. Lift your hips off the floor until your torso is in a straight line. You should feel this in your right oblique. Slowly lower yourself to the floor. Roll over and repeat to work your left oblique.
Bent Knee Crunch
Bent knee crunches are a classic floor abdominal exercise. The rectus abdominus muscle that runs vertically on your stomach is the main muscle worked during bent knee crunches. The term "six-pack abs" refers to the rectus abdominus muscle.
To do a bent knee crunch, lie face up on the floor with your knees bent. Place your hands behind your head to support your neck. Squeeze your abs to press your lower back down and lift your head and shoulders off the floor. Lie back down one vertebra at a time until your head is back on the floor.
Bent Knee Abdominal Hip Raise
The bent knee abdominal hip raise works your ab muscles through flexing the upper and lower parts of your spine. The bent knee abdominal hip raise is a simple floor exercise.
To begin this exercise, lie face up with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your arms palm down at your sides. Raise your head off the floor and, at the same time, lift your hips and round your lower back. Pull your knees toward your head and roll your buttocks off the floor. Hold your head and knees up for two seconds. Slowly return your head and feet to the floor.
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