| In many cases Strength Training Abs for Women | | | | heels on a chair or against a wall |
| should be done as a priority and not secondarily being | | | | -Maintain that position, and perform crunches for about |
| performed at the end of the workout for five minutes | | | | 20 up 40 repetitions |
| and that's it. The abdominal muscles, like other muscles | | | | This exercise will minimize the involvement of your |
| in the body need to be exercised equally and | | | | hip-flexor muscles, and focus on more of the six abs. |
| sometimes need to be done at the beginning of the | | | | So if you have tight hip-flexor muscles, then it is worth |
| workout session. | | | | trying out this exercise and make it a staple in your |
| I will provide you with three effective Abs Strength | | | | workout. Many women that I have noticed have tight |
| Training Exercises that you can perform during your | | | | or strong hip-flexor muscles that usually take over |
| workout session. | | | | during many of the Abs exercises. |
| Abs for Women -Exercise One- | | | | Abs for Women -Exercise Three- |
| **The Scissors** | | | | **Ball Twist** |
| Instructions | | | | Instructions |
| -Lie down on your back, and interlock your fingers | | | | -Lie down on your back and hold a light weight (1 or 2 |
| behind your head | | | | pounds it doesn't have to be heavy) dumbbell, medicine |
| -Raise both legs with one higher than the other, looking | | | | ball, or even a secured water jug. |
| like a scissors. | | | | - Bend knees about 45 degrees, or until your feet are |
| -Maintain that position, and perform crunches for 15 | | | | flat on the floor |
| repetitions | | | | -Perform one crunch, and at the top position twist by |
| -Then switch the legs position and perform another 15 | | | | rotating the ball to the left and then to the right |
| repetitions. | | | | -Bring the ball to the center (front of your chest), then |
| Abs for Women -Exercise Two- | | | | lower the ball from the upper position,down on the |
| **90 degrees Knee Bent** | | | | floor, then repeat the same steps |
| Instructions | | | | -You can perform as many as you can |
| -Lie down on your back, and interlock your fingers | | | | Don't worry if you can only perform 5 or 7 repetitions |
| behind your head | | | | in the beginning, but keep practicing, and in few weeks |
| - Bend both legs 90 degrees by placing your feet | | | | you will perform more. |