Research has shown that teens who exercise regularly are less likely to feel suicidal, be involved in criminal activities, drink, smoke or use drugs, according to the American Council on Exercise. Many teens want six pack abs, and this is not hard to accomplish. In addition to eating a healthy diet, performing these advanced abdominal exercises correctly twice a week will help you to build your abs.
Medicine Ball Sit-Ups
Sit on an exercise ball. Slowly move your hips forward, rolling your back onto the center of the ball. Place your hands behind your head. Keep your feet flat on the floor. Perform sit-ups while sucking in your stomach as tight as you can. Lift until your abdominal area is tight, then slowly lower down without relaxing. Complete a one minute round.
Butterfly Breath
Stand tall with your feet shoulder length apart. Lift your arms up sideways, keeping them parallel with your shoulders. Exhale deeply and lift your right knee up to touch your left elbow. Inhale, then slowly return your foot to its original position. Alternate between your right and left knee for one minute.
Kick Ups
Lie on your back resting your arms on the floor. Flex your abdominal area and lift your legs up so they are parallel to the floor. Make sure to keep your legs straight. Flex your feet and slowly lift your legs up until the soles of your shoes are facing the ceiling. Slowly lower them back to the original position, not allowing your legs to hit the floor. Complete a one minute round.
Hula Dance
Standing straight, suck in your abs toward your spine. Swing your hips in a circle, keeping your upper body straight. As you swing to the right, raise onto the ball of your right foot and allow your foot to circle along with your hips. When you swing to the left, your left foot comes up. Complete a one minute round in each direction.
Bicycle Pedal
Sit on a chair with your back straight. Lift your legs up. Start bicycle pedaling your legs forward, holding on to both sides of the chair. Keep your stomach sucked in tight, and allow your body to move slightly to the left and right. Complete a one minute round.
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