Say goodbye to monotonous crunches and hello to a dynamic AMRAP abs workout that will challenge your strength and endurance. This workout, designed by Ben Lauder-Dykes, CPT and Fhitting Room instructor, is perfect for tracking your progress and pushing your limits.
“Improving overall strength will make daily tasks easier and allow you to maintain your effort for longer periods,” says Ben. This workout focuses on intensity and progress, making it a fun way to challenge yourself and see how much you’ve improved.
Join the Movement
If you’re part of our Movement of the Month Club, here are the moves for week 3. You’ll do one ab exercise each day and then the full 10-minute workout on Sunday.
For the full workout, complete 10 reps of each exercise in 10 minutes, doing As Many Rounds As Possible (AMRAP).
Here’s your 10-minute AMRAP abs workout
1. Bicycle crunch
Bicycle crunches target your obliques and rectus abdominis, while also improving cardiovascular fitness. Follow the steps below:
- Lie down with your hands behind your head and knees bent at a 90-degree angle.
- Lift your shoulders off the floor and bring your right elbow towards your left knee while extending your right leg.
- Switch sides, bringing your left elbow towards your right knee while extending your left leg.
- Continue alternating sides in a cycling motion.
2. Alternating side plank
Enhance core stability and strength with the alternating side plank. Follow the steps below:
- Start in a standard plank position with your body in a straight line.
- Shift your weight onto your left forearm, rotate your body, and lift your right arm towards the ceiling.
- Return to a center plank and switch to your right forearm, lifting your left arm.
- Continue alternating sides.
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