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Ab Exercises with Step Bench Risers (2 Variations) – Planks and Russian Twists

 

Exercise #1 – Single Arm Plank

1. Position yourself in a standard plank position, resting on your elbows
2. Brace your abs and make sure your body is in a nice straight line
3. Use one hand to slowly move a riser from one stack to another.
4. Repeat with other hand.

 

Exercise #2 – Russian Twists

1. Sit on the floor with knees bent, placing your feet elevated in front of you. If this is too challenging you can place your feet on the floor.
2. Lean back in order to create a V-shape with your upper body and  thighs. This is the starting position.
3. Twist your torso to one side, while reaching for and grabbing a riser.
4. Hold the contraction for a second and move back to the starting position while continuing onto the opposite side, leaving the riser on that side.
5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions stacking each riser ontop of each other.

 

Video Credit – Fit Girl Nikki LLC
Exercise Caption – Fit Girl Nikki LLC