Men's Health (UK)

HIT YOUR CORE IN 10 MINUTES

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If you want to try “fitness snacking” – spreading exercise through the day – take on this five-move circuit that alternates between lower and upper abs. Perform the circuit three times in your work break

01/ OVERHEAD CRUNCH 12 reps

Lie with knees bent, feet flat, arms stretched behind you. Keeping them fixed, crunch your abs and lift your shoulders off the floor.

02/ REVERSE CRUNCH 12 reps

Lie, arms by your sides, and bring your knees to your chest by contractin­g your abs. Lift your pelvis and squeeze at the top.

03/ JANDA SIT-UP 12 reps

Lie, knees bent, a box between your heels and glutes. Arms crossed over your chest, squeeze the block. Raise your shoulders.

04/ FROZEN V-SIT 12 reps

Lie, knees bent, limbs out, hands and feet off the floor. At the same time, raise your torso and legs up towards each other and hold.

05/ EXTENDED PLANK 45sec

Get in a press-up position with arms outstretch­ed far in front of you. Keep your back straight and hold this for the allotted time.

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