How to Work Out Your Abs With Dumbbells

By the time you build rock-hard abs like these, you may be immune to traditional crunches.

While sit ups and crunches certainly form the backbone of many tried-and-true abdominal workouts, as your abs get stronger you may find yourself doing hundreds or even thousands of these exercises before you actually begin to feel a "burn." Instead of spending hours on repetitive exercises, supplement your ab workout with dumbbells to give your ab routine a boost.

Things You'll Need

• Pair of dumbbells

Instructions

How to Work Out Your Abs With Dumbbells

1. 

   Lie on your back with your knees bent. Some people like to have a partner hold their feet on the ground.

2. Hold a dumbbell over your chest with both hands. Your elbows will be bent and you should hold the center of the dumbbell.

3. Use your abs to pull yourself into a sitting position.Your bottom should remain flat on the floor.

4. Extend the dumbbell to the right of your knees as you sit up.Straighten your arms as much as possible. If you feel pain in your elbow or shoulder then you need to use a lighter weight.

5. Return to your original position. You can repeat this exercise as many times as you wish, alternating the direction in which you extend your arms.

Tips & Warnings

• Consult a physician before beginning a new exercise regimen.