Crunches, sit-ups, and other popular abdominal exercises are great for toning, but they don’t always hit all the major muscle groups in your core. That’s why adding Wall Pilates to your abdominal routine is a great way to sculpt a ripped six-pack and flat stomach. The right wall Pilates program is designed to use the wall as a form of resistance, helping you build muscle while engaging more muscles than traditional abdominal exercises. To get started with Wall Pilates for abs, read through this guide.
Wall Pilates works by using a wall to create a full-body workout, targeting both your abdominal and back muscles (1). More specifically, it works for ab strengthening in the following ways:
When it comes to wall Pilates for abs, the best exercises involve plank variations and core-focused poses. These can be done with or without a wall, but the support of a wall makes them easier to do correctly.
Here are some of the best wall Pilates exercises for abs:
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Here are some handy tips for performing wall Pilates for lower abs effectively:
Wall Pilates can be an effective way to tone and strengthen your abdominal muscles, but it’s important to note that it won’t give you flat abs on its own. To get ripped abs, you need to combine a healthy diet with regular aerobic exercise and at least a 20-minute wall Pilates. When done correctly and consistently, you’ll be able to see the results you want.
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