4 Weighted Abs Exercises For a Shredded Stomach

Russian Twists


Preparation


Select a weight load, dumbbell, kettlebell, medicine ball, weight plate can be used.

Lie on a mat with your legs bent at the knees.

Elevate your body so it creates a v shape with your thighs, your arms should be fully extended in front of you.

Movement


Twist your torso to the right side until your arms are parallel to the floor.

Hold the contraction for one second and move back to starting position.

Repeat the same movement on the left side.


Weighted Sit-Up Press


Preparation


Select a weight load, dumbbells, kettlebell, medicine ball, weight plate can be used.

Lie flat on a mat with legs bent and dumbbells in a press position.


Movement


Elevate your body and press the dumbbells so you arms are fully extended in front of you.

Hold contraction for one second, then return to starting position, repeat.


Cable Wood Chops - Low To High


Preparation 


Grab a low cable with both hands and get into a wide stance.

Drop down to one side and lock your arms.

Movement


Take your arm out in front of you and move up, rotating your stretching leg and pivoting around to the other side of your body.

Return to starting position.


Reverse Lunge Twist


Preparation 


Grasp dumbbell and stand with feet shoulder width apart, your arms outstretched in front.

Keep your core stable and weight on your heels.

Movement


Take a large step back with your right foot, lowering your body until both legs are bent in right angles.

Twist your torso to the left and over your left leg.

Bring your torso back to centre as you extend your legs. Bring feet together.

Repeat with left leg and twist to the right.


All exercises should be repeated for recommended amount of repetitions.