How to Do Abdominal ExercisesMethod 1 of 3: Warm-Up

#1 Do some abdominal stretches to prepare your muscles for exercise. Stretching is a healthy way to begin any workout, as it readies your muscles to be strengthened, making your workout more effective. This exercise is especially easy--it can be done at any time, even without a yoga mat.

Warm-Up

#2 Do the lotus pose in yoga. The lotus pose is even simpler than the abdominal stretch (unless you're very inflexible), and it improves your mental and emotional well-being in addition to your physical health.

#3 Do some crunches. Crunches are the ultimate abdominal exercise, an extremely effective way to isolate your abdominal muscles and make sure your hips don't get in the way of your workout.

#4 Do the full boat pose in yoga. This will help your abs become more toned and aid your digestion/respiration.

#1 Do exercises for your lower abs with an exercise ball. Performing knee raises, reverse crunches, and lying straight leg lifts with your exercise ball requires areas of the abdominal muscles that are normally hard to work out.

Method 2 of 3: High Intensity

#2 Do exercises for your upper abs with an exercise ball. These exercises use the exercise ball as both a support and an intensifier, contributing to more fluid movements.

#3 Do abdominal curls with an exercise ball. Upper abdominal curls are similar to crunches, but are made more intensive by using the rounded surface of the exercise ball to create a high-impact movement.

#4 Do angled-heel crunches. This exercise provides a medium-intensity workout, and is a more difficult variation of the classic crunch.

#1 Do sit-ups now. Sit-ups are similar to crunches, but work out a greater proportion of the abdominal muscles.

Method 3 of 3: Cool Down

#2 Do the revolved half moon pose. You'll need to concentrate on staying balanced at first, but once you've gone through this workout several times it should come naturally to you.

#3 Do some open leg rocker exercises. Building from a lower intensity routine to higher intensity moves, this exercise is the perfect compromise for those who prefer a less strenuous workout. Use a rocking movement with inverted legs to engage both the abdominals and the back.

#4 Do a few standing abdominal exercises to finish off. Standing exercises work out different muscle areas within the larger abdominal group, providing you with a more complete exercise.

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