To strengthen abdominal muscles,Tanya Becker of Hoboken, and co-author of “The Physique 57 Solution” (Grand Central Life & Style, 2012) suggests the following two abdominal exercises:
Rockette
Works:Abs with emphasis on obliques
Reps: 20 to 30
Set-Up and Execution: Lie on your back and bring your legs straight up to the ceiling over your hips. Lace your hands behind your head and curl your head, neck and shoulders off the floor. Lower your right leg halfway down toward the floor and draw your right shoulder toward your left knee, twisting the upper body. Continue to alternate your legs and shoulders (opposite shoulder to incoming knee) while keeping your elbows wide, neck relaxed and twisting from your ribs.
Benefits: Cinches waistline; strengthens the core; increases flexibility
Superwoman
Prop: Playground Ball
Works:Abs
Reps: 30 to 60
Set-Up and Execution: Set-up: From a seated position place a cushion behind your lower back and lower your torso down keeping your head, neck and shoulders off the cushion. Place your feet on the ball in front of you. Start with your arms by your sides and your legs pulled in. Extend your arms and legs as you push the ball away from your body. Bring everything back to the starting position. Repeat. Remember to keep your navel pulled down while doing this exercise.
Benefits: Strengthens the core
After hearing of the solutions and exercises above, Moxley said he is hopeful he will be able to better combat his little pouch of belly fat.
“I think I need to add a more well-rounded element to my exercise,” Moxley says.
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