It can be frustrating when you try to achieve toned abs. Doing a million crunches may not be for you, so it might be a good idea to determine a few fast working exercises to perform instead. A few specific abdominal exercises can easily be added to any workout and target the abdomen to create fast and noticeable results.
Leg Reach
While standing with your legs comfortably apart, lift your knee up so that it is right in front of you at a 90-degree angle. Shift your weight forward while stretching your opposite arm out in front of you and pushing your leg back out behind you. Hold this stretch and really feel it working your abs. Pull your arm and leg back in. Repeat this 10 times. Switch legs.
Side Yoga Ball Lift
While lying on your side, position an exercise ball in between your feet. Grip the ball with your feet while you rest your head on your hand. Lift the ball up slightly from the floor while really feeling the tension in your side muscles. Repeat 10 times; switch sides. This will help tone your abs and provide you with a slimmer waist at the same time.
Knee Lift Hop
With your feet slightly apart, lift one knee up in front of you. Place the opposite arm behind you and the same one in front. Bend down and hop onto your other foot, while bringing the opposite knee up. Maintain your balance while engaging your abdominal muscles. Repeat 10 times.
Reverse Crunch with Exercise Ball
While lying on your back, bend your knees and place your feet on top of an exercise ball. Roll the ball toward your butt and grip it with the backs of your legs. Raise your lower body off the floor while bringing the ball with it. Use your abdominal muscles to accomplish this, not your back. Lower your tailbone back to the floor with control. Repeat 10 times to tighten and tone your lower abdominal muscles quickly.
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