An abdominoplasty, generally known as a tummy tuck, is a procedure in which a certified cosmetic surgeon removes excess fat and skin from your abdominal area. This is ideal post pregnancy, or after an extreme weight loss that leaves saggy skin on your tummy. There are also exercises you can do after an abdominoplasty, that further assist with tightening your belly.
Basic Crunches
Crunches are one of the most common exercises to firm the tummy area. Lie down on your back with your feet hip-width apart and knees bent. Keep your lower back firmly planted on the floor and clasp both hands behind your head. Slowly raise your chest toward your knees, but only raise your shoulders approximately six inches off the floor. Hold for a second then release to the starting position. Do four sets of 15 reps.
Floor Leg Lifts
This exercise targets your lower abdominals. Lie on the floor on your back with your legs extended. Contract your abdominal muscles and raise your left leg about seven or eight inches off the floor, hold the position for 10 seconds, then release. Repeat with your right leg. Do this exercise 10 times per leg.
Plank
The plank exercise is an isometric exercise that works all of your major abdominal muscles. Lie down on your stomach and position your elbows close to your body, just underneath the shoulders. Prop yourself up on your forearms by lifting your torso, hips and legs off the floor. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds then relax. Repeat the plank exercise 5 times.
Squat and Reach
The squat and reach exercise is a standing exercise done with a fitness ball. Take your fitness ball and hold it straight out in front of you at chest level with your arms fully straightened. Position your legs slightly wider than shoulder width, with knees bent and thighs parallel to the floor. Slowly shift your torso and rotate your trunk and arms toward the right, keeping your arms extended. Hold for one second, then rotate back to the starting position. Repeat on the left side. Do three sets of 10 reps per side.
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