How to Get Rock Hard Abs Easy Using Ankle Weights

Why do regular sit ups when you can increase the results of your workout using ankle weights. It's really easy, just follow the steps below and give it a try.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Ankle Weights
• A Chair

1. Strap your ankle weights to your ankles. If this is uncomfortable because of the material of the weights, you can wear high socks underneath.

2. Sit comfortably in a chair. Keeping your knees together, slowly lift your knees towards the sky. The area below your knees should not angle in or out. It is ok if you need to grab onto the chair to help. Do a set of 20 of these motions, 3 times, with a 1 minute break in between each set.

3. Sitting at the edge of a chair, bring your upperbody backwards until it hits the chair back. Grab a hold of the chair with your arms and extend your legs out as far as they can and point your toes. Gently life your entire leg up, using your grip on the chair to keep your upper body still. Do a set of 15 of these motions, 3 times, with a 1 minute break in between each set.

4. Laying on your back on the floor, place your hands underneath your lowerback. Keeping your legs perfectly straight with your toes pointed, gently life your feet 3 to 4 inches off of the ground. Hold this position for 25 seconds, 3 times, with a 1 minute break between each set.

5. Laying on your back on the floor, place your hands on the back of your head. At the same time, do a sit up motion while bringing your knees in toward you. On your way down, try not to touch the floor with your feet.

6. Laying on your back on the floor, place your hands on the back of your head. Bring your left knee towards you while you sit up and touch it with your right elbow. Then, without brining your head to the ground,

Tips & Warnings

• To achieve maximum results, do these exercises slowly.
• Also, you can add sets or repetitions however you please.
• You can do this at work or while sitting at home watching T.V. to make it more fun for you.
• Get your family involved, it can be fun to work out like this together!
• As with any physical activity, please make sure you are in the right condition to do these particular exercises.
• If you ever feel dizzy or faint, stop right away and contact your family physician.

Resources

• Ankle Weights and Abs

[Ladymarie]

on 11/7/2008 I'm a mother of two little ones, so thanx for the great tips!!

[Susanh]

on 11/6/2008 Interesting technique! Strong knees would be important for this exercise.

[iamageniuster]

on 11/5/2008 Very neat article. Thanks for sharing.

[2besure]

on 11/5/2008 I have given up on having rock hard abs years ok. Just too much work for an ole lady!