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Cardio Moves That Will Also Give You Ripped Abs

Aug 15 2016 - 4:25pm

Get the most out of your workout by being a two-timer and do cardio exercises that also strengthen and tone the abs. Here are five bodyweight strength-training moves that will get your heart rate soaring and your abs burning. We suggest incorporating one or two into your next sweat session.

Frogger

Pulling your legs toward your hands is like doing a weight-bearing reverse crunch. This move is great for the entire abdominal wall.

Reverse Burpee

Holding the ball-like position as you roll backward and forward on your back really works your abs.

Knees and Toes

Lifting your knees to waist level works your lower abs and switching the angle of the knee to tap your toes forces your obliques to engage. Plus, this move really gets your heart rate climbing.

Plank Jack

This is a full-body cardio move and keeping your core stable as you jump your legs apart and together requires serious ab work.

Reverse Lunge and Kick

Consider this exercise a standing version of the toe-touch crunch [1] with a bonus lunge to work your butt. Standing on one leg forces the core to work for stability, and kicking your leg works the lower portion of the abs.


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