I just finished my workout, and I am sitting here (spoon of peanut butter and water on hand) thinking about how I want to share everything that I did. At one point in the past two hours, I had the *brilliant idea* to take pictures and videos of myself doing some of the moves (notice * * is indicating my sarcasm); however, the pictures turned out so *wonderful* that I did not want anyone to become jealous of my photogenic self. Now I know you would love to see me try to balance on one foot with my hands in the air while attempting to do squats, but life is just not fair sometimes.
So here is my alternative to my first idea. I figured I would share with you the *hideous* model they have pictured in the magazines (isn't it amazing how she works out and still looks like she stepped out of a limo). I will rate them using a highly sophisticated method--peanut butter rating. Being such a pb fan, the more pb the better:
4 pb= It works so well that I feel it working already!
3 pb=I would do that again!
2 pb= Because I ate so much pizza it seemed to work a little.
1 pb=A move that maybe I would do for a filler.
0 pb= I think you should just move on now.
Here is the first workout:
This workout was featured in the June 2014 Self magazine or click here to see it online. It is called the Flat Abs workout; however, I would like to switch it to Look Ridiculous While Getting Flat Abs workout.
Move One- It's a Cinch
Move Two- Dead Bug
This is a great move that you can feel below your obliques. I like the motion of this move as well. Give yourself space when you are doing this.Move Three- One Arm Squat Thrust
This is a move that is very difficult to master at first. So, I am pretty sure I looked like this guy:Take your time and make sure you are balanced before you pop your legs out. Also, when you jump your legs out, make sure they are shoulder length apart.
Number 4-Genie Abs
Move 5-Down for the Count
Overall, there are better moves to do for flat abs than this one. Just as the name states, you truly are just down on the ground counting until you are done.
Move 6-Liftoff
This move is really similar to my regular Dying Cockroach ab move. Only you are not moving your hands up along with your legs. I found this way to be easier, so I recommend using your hands as well if you are ready to challenge yourself.Hope you find this helpful! Try out the moves for yourself! I will probably add the Dead Bug and One-Arm Squat Thrust into some of my ab workout days.