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3 Out Of The Box Exercises for Abs
Fitness | May 19, 2014
I have always believed that in order to be motivated to workout and keep in shape you have to have fun with it. I can’t even imagine doing the same old same old 15 basic exercises at the gym day after day. We’re not robots, we do get bored and unmotivated without the stimulus of variety. I have always had fun with coming up or discovering new exercises that make you more athletic and I have even more fun sharing them with you! Check out these 3 out of the box exercises that will effectively target all of your muscles in the mid section and provide and awesome cardio at the same time.
1. Breakdance Push Up
Make sure that you’re bracing your core when you’re turning over into the plank and when doing the one leg push up. You shouldn’t be arching your back dropping your hips down. If this exercise is still way too challenging for you, then just work on the first part and once you get into the plank, you can always go on your four and do the push up off of your knees.
2. Handstand Jump Tuck
You should use a wall for a support unless you are really confident that you can pull off the handstand without it. Try to engage your core as much as you can when doing the handstand and put a lot off effort into the jump tucks as well. Go back and forth without any break in between each move.
3. Jack knife Plank Knee Tucks
This is a super effective combo, because it’s a combination of the two most ab activating moves you can do with your bodyweight. Just make sure that you are using a lot of power. This exercise can’t be done in a slow pace. You’ll be out of breath soon, but remember that without this type of intensity there is no burning of calories and boosting your metabolism so find the warrior inside and push hard!
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it would be awesome if you would include more handstand combos in your workouts! and the jack knife abs too! love the exercises! thanks Zuzka <3
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Hi Zuzka!! Just wanted to know if I can join the Zgym from Spain. Is just that I don’t know how it works to whatch the vídeos, is the same as in your website but with a password or do I need some technical specifications? I would also like to know if your other DVDs are going to be availiable for Europe soon. I have the zcut power cardio and the zcut power strenth but would love to hace the rest too. Thank you for your work and all your tips.
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I’m going to do these in the morning: 50 seconds on, 10 seconds rest, 5 rounds. BOOM!
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hand stands look scary. I haven’t done that but I will do my best to at least try.
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You never disappoint. Another fabulous combination. Thank you.
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Great moves- can’t wait to try them!! Thanls for the likes on my IG account fit_yiv, I really love seeing you on there!!!
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JACK KNIFE FOR BEGGINERS? OR HOW I CAN TO TEACH TO DO THIS? BECAUSE, I AFRAID .
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Hi Zuzka
Any chance you can give lessons on how to do a handstand ?
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I really hope you incorporate these into your summer abs series!
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Just do it! 20 of each, 3 times ! Great and funny, thank you =D