Abs Workout With Dumbbells
Here are 12 dumbbell exercises that can help strengthen your abs:
1. Dumbbell side bend:
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in one hand. Bend to the side, letting the dumbbell pull you down. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
2. Russian twist:
Sit on the floor with your knees bent, holding a dumbbell in both hands. Lean back slightly and lift your feet off the ground. Twist your upper body to the right, then to the left.
3. Lying dumbbell pullover:
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Lie on your back on a bench holding a dumbbell in both hands. Lift the dumbbell over your head, then lower it behind your head as far as you can. Bring it back up to the starting position.
4.Plank with dumbbell row:
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Get into a plank position with your hands on dumbbells. Bring one knee up towards your chest, then return it to the starting position. Repeat on the other side.
6. Dumbbell bicycle crunch:
Lie on your back with your hands behind your head and a dumbbell in each hand. Lift your head and shoulders off the ground and bring your right elbow towards your left knee. Straighten your right leg out and bring your left elbow towards your right knee.
7. Seated Russian twist:
Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat. Hold a dumbbell in both hands and lean back slightly. Twist your upper body to the right, then to the left.
8. Dumbbell wood chop:
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in both hands. Lift the dumbbell above your head, then bring it down to your opposite hip. Repeat on the other side.
9. Lying dumbbell leg raise:
Lie on your back on a bench holding a dumbbell in both hands. Lift your legs off the ground and raise them towards the ceiling, keeping them straight. Lower them back down to the starting position.
10. Seated dumbbell side bend:
Sit on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat. Hold a dumbbell in one hand and lean to the side, letting the dumbbell pull you down. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
11.Dumbbell Russian twist with feet raised:
Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet off the ground. Hold a dumbbell in both hands and lean back slightly. Twist your upper body to the right, then to the left.
12. Plank with dumbbell walkout:
Get into a plank position with your hands on dumbbells. Keeping your core tight, walk your hands out as far as you can, then walk them back to the starting position.
Remember to start with a weight that is appropriate for your fitness level and gradually increase the weight as you get stronger. It's also important to maintain good form and not to sacrifice form for the sake of lifting heavier weights.
