Abdominals with dumbbells or water bottle

In this video we discover how to perform a 4-exercise workout to strengthen your abs using a weight.

diagonals. Lie on the ground leaning on one of the two elbows. In the hand of the other arm, grab a dumbbell and lift the leg, bring the hand and foot together, then return to the original position. Perform 4 sets of 16 reps on each side.

Exercise 2. Dynamic side plank. Position yourself as if to perform a side plank by grabbing a dumbbell in the hand on your upper body. Then bring the dumbbell under you and then upwards by extending your arm. Do 4 sets of 30 seconds on each side.

Exercise 3. Russian Twist. Sit on the ground, lift your feet and take a dumbbell in your hands, you have to touch the ground on each side of the body. Perform 4 sets of 45 seconds.

Exercise 4. Leg raise: Lie on the ground in a supine position, wedge a dumbbell between the two feet and keep your legs straight, then lift them until they are vertical, then return to the starting position. Perform 4 sets of 16 repetitions.

Gabriella Vico

Personal trainer and athlete A top-flight volleyball player who has become a Personal Trainer and a Fitness Athlete. Graduated from the Strengh Academy in Italy, she obtained the diploma of Personal Trainer and nutrition in France. Today it helps thousands of women get in shape and improve their health. Owner of the vicodellaforma.com website, where he shares advice and suggestions in the areas of nutrition, training and health.