If you want to tone up your tummy and get flat abs, Brazilian Tummy Tuck exercises can help. The exercises were created by Brazilian native Leandro Carvahlo, who teaches them at Equinox Fitness Clubs in New York City. The exercise plan works all of your ab muscles, and should be performed four times a week, according to "Marie Claire" magazine.
Belly Rolls
Belly rolls work the vertical ab muscles. To do belly rolls, sit with with your legs bent and feet flat on the floor. Bring your arms straight out in front of you. Exhale and roll your torso back until your lower back touches the floor. Inhale and roll back up to a sitting position. Use your arms to help you balance. Do 15 reps then exhale and roll back until your shoulders touch the floor. Inhale and roll back up. Repeat for 15 reps.
Chop A
The chop A strengthens your core ab muscles, as well as your legs and arms. To begin, stand with your legs slightly more than shoulder width apart and your arms resting by your sides. Raise one foot to touch your toe on the floor and rotate your body toward your other leg, while extending the same-side arm as your forward leg up into the air. Return to the starting position and repeat with the opposite leg and arm. Do 15 reps on each side.
Chop B
The chop B works your oblique muscles, which run along the sides of your stomach. To do the chop B, stand with your feet more than hip width apart and your arms at your sides. Bring your left arm across your body, bending your left knee slightly with your left toe on the floor. Bend your right leg and twist your torso to the right. Reach down to touch the ground about 4 inches outside of your right foot with your left hand. Bring your arm back up and rotate to stand in a resting position. Do 20 reps on each side.
Tummy Curls
Tummy curls work your horizontal ab muscles. To do tummy curls, lie on your back and bend your knees, raising your feet up off the floor so they are slightly higher than your knees. Lift your bottom off the floor and roll your weight back onto your shoulder blades. Roll to your tail bone, keeping your bottom off the ground. Repeat the exercise 20 times.
Considerations
Ab exercises can improve your posture and strength, as well as tone your tummy, but if you have fat covering your abs, you may not see the results. Aerobic exercise help burn calories and assist with weight loss. Incorporate regular aerobic activity into your exercise plan to achieve your flattest, best-looking abs.
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