3 ABDOMINAL EXERCISES FOR BEGINNERS

Embarking on a journey to strengthen your core is a wise decision that can benefit your overall fitness and well-being. However, for beginners, it’s essential to start with exercises that are safe, effective, and tailored to your current fitness level.

In this article, we will explore three abdominal exercises specifically designed for beginners.

These exercises will help you build a strong foundation, engage your core muscles, and pave the way for more advanced workouts in the future.

Crunches

• 3 sets of 15-20 repetitions. This exercise will work the upper abs.

Pelvic Tilts

• 3 sets of 15-20 repetitions. This exercise will target the lower abdomen below the navel.

Lateral flexions

• 3 sets of 15 to 20 repetitions. With this exercise you work the obliques.

As with all exercises, you have to be careful when programming specific parts of the body. To start, you should incorporate your abdominal exercises into a program similar to the one suggested below:

Day 1: Biceps, back, abs.

Day 2: Hamstrings, shoulders, abs.

Day 3: Quadriceps, Forearms, Calves

Day 4: Triceps, Chest, Abs.

For the first two weeks complete one set, but then add one set each week up to a maximum of three. After three months, you will be ready to move on to more intense intermediate level exercises.