Great Abs Workout

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1.  Plank

• Beginner:  Plank on elbows, hold for 30 seconds, repeat.

• Intermediate:  Both feet on bench.

• Advanced:  Push up position, weight on hands with hands several inches in front of shoulders

2.  Mountain Climber

• Beginner:  Hands on bench, push up position, bring knee toward chest and lower, switch, do 30 seconds, rest and repeat.

• Intermediate:  Hands on stability ball instead of a bench (start out just trying to lift alternating foot).

• Advanced:  Jack knife - push up position on the ball, raise hips and pull ball forward, 2 sets of 15 reps.

3.  Side Plank

• Beginner:  Side lying, up on elbow, lift hips, hold for 30 seconds, switch, repeat.

• Intermediate:  Feet on bench.

• Advanced:  Beginner position plus raise the top leg and hold.