5 Incredible Exercises That Work Your Abs And Arms At The Same Time

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You can approach your workout one of two ways: You’re either in it to win it, or you are trudging through it because you know exercising is something you should be doing. Both reasons are acceptable, and if you’re like me, you probably fluctuate between the two mindsets daily.

No matter what motivates you to start working out there’s one thing that remains consistent: you want your workout to work. Performing effective exercises that target multiple muscles will help satisfy that requirement—and these five moves work both your abs and arms at the same time. 

The Workout: Do 10 reps of each exercise. Rest for two minutes then repeat the circuit one more time. You can either do this routine five two to three times per week, or add your favorite moves to your regular training routine.

1. Lateral Plank Walk — do 10 reps

• Start in a high plank with shoulders above your wrists and abs tight.
• Step right foot and right hand to right side immediately following with left foot and left hand. That’s 1 rep.
• Do 5 reps to the right then switch directions and do 5 reps to the left.

2. Plank Ups — do 10 reps

• Start in a high plank. Bend one arm to bring the elbow and forearm to the floor.
• Bring the other arm down so you are in a forearm plank.
• Push back up to the start position, placing each hand where your elbows were.
• Repeat this movement, alternating which side you lower first with each rep.
• Do 10 reps.

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