How To Reduce The Weight With Abs Exercises

ROLL-UP EXERCISE

Since this move requires you to roll your body out one vertebra at a time (in other words, very slowly), you engage the deep abdominal muscles in your lower abs. You also use those deep abs muscles to keep your pelvis stable when you come back up, says Lovitt. "This is an amazing overall abs exercise," she says.

How to Do It: Lie flat with your legs squeezed together, your feet flexed at the ankles, and your arms reaching back close to your ears Inhale with control as you bring your arms forward, shoulder-width apart, and plant the backs of your shoulders on the mat. The back is flat. Continue inhaling as you lift your head through your arms and begin rolling up and forward, one vertebra at a time Exhale with control as you continue forward, reaching your arms across the room and trying to touch your forehead to your knees Reverse the movements as you inhale with control back to position A.  That's one rep.

ROLLING PLANK EXERCISE

This core-stabilizing move improves strength throughout your core—especially in your lower abs, says Lovitt. Bonus: It also builds lower back strength, she says.

How to Do It: Begin in a plank position with your body forming a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles Rotate to your left side and into a side plank. Hold for 20 seconds then rotate into a right side plank and hold for another 10 seconds. That's one rep. Return to a plank position and repeat.