8 Exercises to Flatten Your Tummy
1. Bicycle Crunch
Lie down on the floor. Remember your back should be facing towards the floor. Put both of your hands behind your head. Begin with your legs twisted at a 45-degree angle. Bring the right knee towards the chest and straighten your left leg. Simultaneously, rotate top half of your body in such a manner that your left elbow moves in the direction of your right knee. Then, do the similar with the other side. Repeat this exercise thrice a day for 1 minute.
Lie down in such a manner that your face should be towards the floor. Now, take the help of your hands and give a little lift to the upper part of the body. Slowly, lift the thighs and legs too. Now, in this situation, your palms and toes must touch the ground. The remaining parts of your body should be erect and in the air as if you are performing push-ups. Hold this position for 1-2 minutes. Repeat this exercise 3 times.
Sit on the floor and bend your knees. Keeping your feet flat, slowly bend and lean backwards, a little. Keep your legs straight, and start to lift them upwards slowly. Your legs should make a perfect 45 degree angle while your both hands should be straight, and the palms of your hands should face each other. Hold this pose for 5 minutes, and take deep breathes. Repeat this exercise, 3 times.
Stand straight and turn the right foot, making an angle of 90 degrees. Bend your left leg so that it can form an angle of 45 degree. Now, keep your left hand upwards, your fingers should be pointed towards the sky. Bend your upper body towards right, and put the right elbow on the right knee. Take 4-5 deep breaths and repeat this exercise, two more times.
Sit straight on the floor and keep your legs in a crossing position. Your hands should face the ground, and keep it in a way that your hands should come next to your hips. Tighten your body and slowly lift the entire body upwards. Hold this pose for 3 breaths and then, slowly put your body on the ground. Repeat this exercise 3 times.
Dead lift can be very difficult for the first timers, but is surely effective. To start with dead lift, choose a light weighted barbell. Now, bend the knees. Keep your back straight, put your hands on the barbell, and lift slowly. Look straight ahead. During the lift, keep your abs tight. Now, stand straight and keep your hands downwards. Don’t pull the barbell high; it should be in the level of your hips. Hold this posture for a few seconds. Then, again bend your knees with your back straight. Now, put the barbell on the floor and slowly stand straight. When you master this exercise, add more weight for better results.
Lie down on the carpet and relax. Now, put your hands beneath your butts. Now, slowly lift both of your legs and form an angle of 90 degree. Both your feet should be straight and pointing upwards. Now, give a little push to your butt with your hands. Hold this position for 5 seconds. Then, slowly put your butt on the floor, allowing your legs to come down, but do not bend your legs. Repeat this exercise 15 times.
Lie straight on the floor and then slowly bend the knees. Your palms should face the floor and your legs should be slowly lifted (from knees to toes). Hold this posture for 5 seconds and then, slowly return to the original posture. Do it at least 15-20 times.
