ActiveWorkouts5 minutes, a resistance band and this abs workout to get a flat stomach at homeThis quick ab shredder works the whole abdominal area to give you faster resultsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

ActiveWorkouts5 minutes, a resistance band and this abs workout to get a flat stomach at homeThis quick ab shredder works the whole abdominal area to give you faster resultsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

This quick ab shredder works the whole abdominal area to give you faster results

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.

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Are you dreaming of getting a six-pack? This 5-minute abs workout can help you achieve a flatter stomach faster. You’ll do 10 exercises, each for 30 seconds, and be over and done with in no time. Do this super-fast home workout before your breakfast or after afull-body workoutfor the best results!

This exercise routine is what’s called a ‘mat pilates’, a simple workout that only involves an exercise mat and your body weight. For advanced exercisers, a pilates ball and resistance band can also be used to add to the difficulty. As a full-body workout, mat pilates will help strengthen your core, increase flexibility and enhance your endurance.

For beginners, we recommend trying chartered physiotherapist Lilly Sabri’s 5-minute ab-shredding workout as an introduction to the principles of pilates. This short exercise only requires an exercise mat (have a look at T3’sbest yoga matguide for more info),resistance bandand pilates ball. The sequence of exercises are as follows:

Mastered this routine and looking to further test your abs? Try this3-exercise abs workoutto really punish your gut or this2-minute six-pack workoutand train the most neglected part of your abs. We also have a guide dedicated to thebest abs workout for womenand a4-move lower abs workoutfor you to try!

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