1. Bicycle Abs
One of the most effective ab workouts is the bicycle. To do this exercise, lie on the floor on your back with your hands behind your head. Bend your knees and bring them in towards the chest. Lift your shoulder blades and head slightly off the floor. Extend the right leg and twist the torso just a little to bring your right elbow toward your left knee. Bring your right knee back to your chest as your extend your left leg and bring your left elbow toward your right knee. Alternate 20 times.
2. Leg Lifts
Arguably the best ab workout, leg lifts work all the muscles in the stomach. Lie on your back with your arms to the side and hands palms down close to your body. Lift both legs at the same time until they are perpendicular to the floor. Keep your knees straight. Lower your legs until your feet are only a few inches from the floor and then lift them again. Keep your lower back pressed into the floor and do not allow your back to arch. Repeat 10 times.
3. New Spin on the Crunch
A vertical leg crunch is a much better exercise for getting ripped abs than a regular crunch. Lie on your back and lift your legs straight in the air. Allow the knees to bend just a bit and cross your ankles. Contract your abs and lift your head and shoulder blades off the floor a couple inches. Do not curve your back, and do not lift your head more than your shoulder blades. Repeat 10 times.
4. Reverse Crunch
Lie on the floor on your back. Lift your legs and bend your knees to a 90-degree angle. Place your arms to the sides of your body with your hands palms-down. Contract your abs and lift your hips and butt off the floor as high as possible, as if trying to reach your feet to the ceiling. Repeat 10 times.
5. Long Arm Crunch
A long arm crunch is much more effective than a regular crunch and specifically targets the upper abs. Lie on the floor on your back and bend your knees setting your feet flat on the floor. Raise your arms overhead and place your hands on top of one another palms-up. Contract your abs and lift your arms, head and shoulder blades off the floor several inches. Lower yourself and repeat 10 times.
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