2 Ab Exercises that will have you feeling the burn!

Half Kneeling Pallof Press

The Setup: Kneel on one leg, keep hips tucked under and square. Set up band so it is taut. Keep your ribcage pulled in and down, and your shoulder blades pulled back and down.

The Movement: Start with band pulled in towards your chest. Push band straight outwards in line with your chest, and slowly pull back in while engaging abdominals and lower body. Repeat on both sides!

Remember! Try to resist twisting to either side to keep abdominals fully engaged.

Turkish Get Up

The Setup: Start lying on the ground with one foot planted firmly on the ground and the other stretched out on the floor at a 45 degree angle from the midline, flex the foot. Extend the arm at the same angle.

The Movement: Hold a weight, book, or yoga block in your hand on the same side as the bent knee. Press the weight toward the ceiling as you come to standing.

The goal is to transition from lying -> 1/2 kneeling -> standing (and back!) keeping the weight parallel to the floor.

Remember! Use your breath! This will help with balance and stabilization throughout this exercise.

Tip: Keep your eyes on the dumbbell the entire time!