The best exercises to train your abs

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The

can not only help you to have a more attractive appearance, but also bring you benefits for your physical form.

And it is that, among many other things, they correct posture and, as a consequence,

.

We tell you how to carry them out so that your physical well-being is more optimal.

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"To have a marked and defined abdomen (or

as some call it) is not only enough to train it, it requires comprehensive work on the

, varying and combining both

and isometric exercises.

, training it with an adequate frequency, intensity and volume and, of course and not least, having a low fat percentage", details from

, a wellness and exercise services company.

Despite this explanation, training the abdomen goes beyond burning fat, as it also

.

In this way, we can carry out any activity in a more comfortable way.

In another sense, toning the abdominals contributes to the

, that is, it makes it easier for us to go to the bathroom and not suffer from constipation.

Leg raises, the ideal exercise to train the abdominals

With

the lower abdominals are worked and, in addition, you can do it outdoors or at home.

Put your mat on the floor or, if you prefer, you can train them

, although for this you will have to have more strength and control over your abdomen.

To do the floor raise, you have to lie on your back, place your feet together and

.

Once you're ready, begin to raise your legs vertically and then lower them slowly.

If you are a beginner, you can do

.

The bicycle, the ideal exercise to train the abdominals

How are bicycle crunches performed?

You will also have to stretch out on the floor,

and raise your legs.

But this time not in a straight way, but you will have to join your knees with your elbows.

In other words, bring your right knee to your chest and touch it with your left elbow, alternate crunches by bringing the other knee to the opposite elbow.

To make it easier for you, you have to turn your body while bringing both joints together.

It is a very simple exercise that you can practice increasing the repetitions that you think are convenient.

The iron, the ideal exercise to train the abdominals

You can do

where you have to hold out for a certain amount of time for it to be effective, or you can challenge yourself and make it a little more difficult.

How?

Looking down, stretch your arms and rest your hands on the ground.

Then do the same with your feet, but place them on the

.

Then bring your legs, which have to be completely stretched, to your chest.

With this exercise you will create muscle at the same time that you burn abdominal fat.

The 'crunch', the ideal exercise to train the abdominals

If you decide to get up early to exercise, you can start with

, as it is one of the most effective activities for a daily sports routine.

All this despite the fact that it is the typical abdominal that everyone knows, what happens is that

.

To execute it correctly you have to place your hands on the back of your neck with your elbows separated in such a way that they can be opened.

After this ,

while lifting both your shoulders and your head off the ground.

Touches to the heel, the ideal exercise to train the abdominals

To do

, your starting position will be as follows: Lie down with your knees bent while you step on the ground with the sole of your shoe.

Your feet should be about 60 centimeters apart from each other and your arms should be extended.

Once ready,

and twist your trunk to touch your heel.

Do exactly the same with the left part of your body.

This anaerobic exercise is perfect for working your lateral abdominal muscles.

Twisted Straight Crunches, the ideal exercise to train the core area of ​​the body

With this exercise you will work the

to get a flat stomach.

But it is important to execute the movement slowly to control the strength of your abdomen.

The goal is to bring one elbow to the opposite knee as you twist your torso, not your neck.

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