How to Get a Six Pack without Crunches

7 Core Moves That Are More Fun Than Situps

Shake up your abs routine with these moves, inspired from popular gym classes, belly dancing, even burlesque
By Erin Hicks fitbie
 

Lying Floor Wipers

7 Core Moves That Are More Fun Than Situps // woman lying on back © Beth Bischoff

Image: Beth Bischoff


Where we've seen it before: Mixed martial arts

How it works: Lie flat on the floor with your hands out to the sides, head on the ground, and feet and legs straight to the ceiling. Press down into the floor with your hands, and, with a controlled movement, lower your legs all the way to the ground on the right. Using your abs, move your legs back up and all the way over to the left. That is one rep.

How many reps: Continue for 10 reps.

Why it works: “This challenges your whole trunk and lower back,” says Anderson. Plus, it burns more calories than situps by forcing you to move a bigger load (both of your legs) in a more dynamic motion.

How to make it harder: Instead of just taking your legs side to side, take them in a full circle, including up and over your head.
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