Today I have a killer Abs Circuit for you. There are 5 exercises below. Do each exercise for 20 seconds, and then rest for 10 seconds in between each exercise. Repeat the circuit twice for your 5 minute flat abs workout.

1/ Horizontal Scissors

Position: Lay face up with legs flat in front of you.

Technique: Raise legs just off mat and alternately raise one leg above the other in a scissors motion. Brace stomach throughout.

Points to Remember: Ensure back does not arch off the floor. Place one foot over the top of the other.

2/ Side Plank w/ leg abduction –1

Position: Lay on your side with legs straight and your elbow directly beneath your shoulder. (Rest on knees if neccessary).

Technique: Push hip off the floor, resting on your feet and elbow. Squeeze the hip as high as possible and hold position still. Raise top leg up and down as high as possible at the same time.

Points To Remember: Keep your body straight, i.e. don’t lean forward or backwards. Make sure your elbow remains directly beneath your shoulder and doesn’t slide forward.

 3/ Side Plank w/ Leg Abduction- 2

Repeat above on other side.

4/ Ab Raise

Position: Lay face up with knees bent.

Technique: Raise knees and squeeze towards chest. Then extend up as high as possible lifting your hips off the floor. Briefly hold and squeeze, then release.

Points To Remember: Squeeze as high as possible.

5/ Renegade Row

Position: Raise up on your hands and toes holding your body up. The further forward your arms go and further back your legs go the more difficult it becomes.

Technique: Raise hips so your whole body is in a straight line. Raise 1 arm off the floor alternately, raising elbow as high as possible.

Points To Remember: Make sure your back remains flat, i.e. your hips don’t sag down or raise up too high.

Today’s Takeaway – You have to work HARD for these 5 minutes so give it everything you’ve got for maximum flat abs benefit.