In this blog post we will introduce you to the best exercises for a flat stomach. With these exercises you can specifically strengthen your abdominal muscles and get a little closer to your dream of a defined six-pack.
What you need
For most exercises, all you need is your own body weight and a yoga mat or towel. If you want, you can also use weights or an exercise band to make the exercises more difficult.
How often you should exercise
To get a flat stomach, you should do abdominal exercises at least three times a week. Each workout should last around 20-30 minutes.
The exercises
plank
The plank is one of the most effective exercises for the entire abdominal muscles. When doing the plank, you lie on your stomach on the floor and support yourself on your forearms and the tips of your feet. Your body should form a straight line. Hold the position as long as possible. If you want to make the plank a little harder, you can use one of our abdominal trainers. The SportPlus abdominal muscle trainer SP-ALB-011 offers you a variety of resistance levels with which you can specifically target your abdominal muscles.
Sit ups
Sit-ups are another good exercise for the rectus abdominis muscles. When doing sit-ups, you lie on your back and bend your knees. Place your hands behind your head and lift your upper body until your breastbone touches your knees. To make the sit-ups even more effective, you can use our SportPlus sit-up bench SP-SUB-001-W .
Leg raises
Leg raises are an effective exercise for the lower abdominal muscles. When doing leg raises, you lie on your back and raise your legs straight. Hold the position briefly and then lower your legs again. Our SportPlus sit-up bench SP-SUB-001-W is ideal for leg raises. The bench offers you a stable and comfortable surface with which you can carry out the exercise safely and effectively.
Crunches
Crunches are another good exercise for the rectus abdominis muscles. When doing crunches, you lie on your back and bend your knees. Place your hands behind your head and lift your upper body until your breastbone touches your knees. For even more effectiveness with crunches, you can use our SportPlus abdominal muscle trainer SP-ALB-011-X .
Side planks
Side planks are an exercise for the oblique abdominal muscles. Lie on your side and support yourself on your forearm and the top of your foot. Your body should form a straight line. Hold the position as long as possible.
Hints
Make sure you do all exercises correctly. If you're not sure how to do an exercise correctly, you can watch a video on YouTube.
Listen to your body and don't overwhelm yourself.
Drink enough water before, during and after training.
Nutrition
A flat stomach is not only the result of targeted training, but also of a healthy diet. Make sure you eat a balanced diet with lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grain products. Avoid too much sugar, processed foods and alcohol.
Conclusion
With the right exercises and a healthy diet, you can achieve your dream of a flat stomach. Train regularly and focus on correct execution. And don't forget that patience is key. It will take some time to get the results you want.
Try it!
When you start training, you should set a goal that is realistic and achievable. Start with a training plan that is doable for you and then slowly increase.
We wish you much success on your way to a flat stomach!
Your SportPlus team
