It may sound too good to be true that you can get away with a 5 minute abs workout, however 5 minutes can be all you need to get a flat, toned belly. Abs, a part of your core, are some of the strongest muscles in our bodies as they keep our bodies upright. They’re used to constant usage, so you can generally do abs more frequently than other workouts.

The key to this workout is to do it multiple times a week, say 4-5 days. You can even do it twice a day for maximum effectiveness. Because it doesn’t require any equipment you can do it at home, at the gym, in your office, or while you travel.

A great abs workout, however, still requires good nutrition in order for you to see your flat tummy results. Be sure to get a good amount of protein and cut down on carbs and fats. Cardio is also a great way to cut additional belly fat and helps with your cardiovascular health. If you have some additional time and want to challenge yourself, you can also try our 10 minute ab workout.

Exercise no. 1

Knee to Elbow

4 sets of 8-15 reps each elbow

  1. Lay on the ground flat on your back with your knees bent and feet up in the air. Your hamstrings should be at a 90 degree angle with your body and your lower legs/quads should be parallel to the floor. Your body should almost look like a chair on it’s back.
  2. Place your hands behind your head with your elbows sticking out to either side.
  3. Using your abs, lift your torso up towards your knees. During the motion, pull your left knee towards your right elbow so they touch. Your other leg will naturally extend slightly forward.
  4. Inhale and lower your torso back to the ground.
  5. Now, using your abs, lift your torso up towards your knees. During the motion, pull your right knee towards your left elbow so they touch. Your other leg will naturally extend slightly forward.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
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Exercise no. 2

Mountain Climbers

4 sets of 20 climbers

  1. Start by getting into pushup position.
  2. Now kick one knee forward until it’s right under your hip or waist.
  3. Quickly move this leg back to starting position while also kicking your other leg forward under your waste. Repeat this aggressively to get your heart rate up and complete the set.

Kiyan Sheikh

My goal is to inspire others to reach their fitness goals and become a confident, better version of themselves. Being fit doesn’t just mean going from fatty to lean, people that are lean also need help increasing things like their cardio or endurance.
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Linda Piyawadhanachai

I first got into weight lifting when I got hired into an office job. I found myself eating junk food and fast food all the time. I knew if I kept this up, I would later regret it in the future. I wanted to make a change and want to help others make a change too!
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