Brazilian butt lifting exercises are becoming increasingly popular among individuals looking to get physically fit. There also are different Brazilian ab toning exercises that offer the same training method as the butt-lifting movements. However, the Brazilian ab exercises are much like traditional core toning exercises and are designed to target every muscle in your core to achieve a flat, toned belly.
Twist with Dumbbells
Twist with dumbbells is a popular move performed in celebrity trainer Leandro Carvalho's Brazilian tummy tuck class at Equinox Fitness in New York. This Brazilian ab exercise targets your obliques, rectus abdominis and transversus abdominis muscles. Begin by lying face up on a mat. Grab two light weight dumbbells and hold in each hand with arms bent in a 90-degree angle. Bring your knees up and bend your legs so that they form a 90-degree angle. Starting with your right hand, lift up as if doing a crunch and extend your right arm across the left side of your body toward the outside of your left leg. Release back to start and alternate with the left hand. Perform two to three sets of 20 reps.
Brazilian Ab Twists
The Brazilian ab twist targets your obliques, rectus abdominis and transversus abdominis muscles. Begin in the push-up position with arms straight and hands placed directly under your shoulders. Make sure your hips are in line with your torso so that your body forms a flat line. Turn your torso toward the left and bring your right knee to your chest while lifting your left arm up so that your elbow meets your knee. Return to start and repeat on the opposite side. Alternate for 10 to 12 reps; perform two to three sets.
Belly Rolls
"Marie Claire" magazine featured Carvahlo's belly roll exercise that he uses to help those looking to quickly flatten their belly. Belly rolls target your transversus and rectus abdominis muscles. Sit on your mat with both knees bent and feet on the floor. Extend your arms straight out in front of you. Slowly roll back until your lower back touches the mat. Roll back up to the top and repeat for two sets of 15 reps.
Cross Crunches
Cross crunches target your oblique muscles. Lie face up on your mat with a 5 lb dumbbell in your right hand. Lift your legs and bend your knees so that they form a 90-degree angle. Place your left hand behind your neck -- barely touching -- and lift your shoulders off the mat. Extend your right arm to the left side of your left leg as if reaching for something. Pulse for 20 reps. Repeat on the right side; perform two sets on each side.
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