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6-Minute Abs

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Baylee Keetch Molloy Student Contributor, University of Virginia
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Francesca Lee Student Contributor, University of Virginia
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UVA chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Six-minute abs is a quick and effective workout to tone and flatten your abs! It works different parts of your abs in a short workout. The first time you try six-minute abs it may be a bit challenging but it gets easier every time you try, and its worth it! You can do it in the convenience of you apartment or dorm room or on the
mats next time you hit up the gym. Enjoy!
 
First Minute: Crunches
Step 1: Start in crunch position, legs crosses and finger tips behind your ears.
Step 2: Crunch up, tighten abs (pull belly button in). Repeat for one minute.

Second Minute: Side Crunches
Step 1: Start with one leg bent rested on the other knee.
Step 2: Crunch up, rotating opposite elbow to opposite knee. Remember to tighten your abs! Continue for one minute.

Third Minute: Side Crunches (Other Side)
Repeat second minute on the opposite side.

Fourth Minute: Leg Lifts
Step 1: Lie flat on your back with hands at your side (or under your bum) and legs crossed in the air at about 90 degrees.
Step 2: Slowly lift up your legs and rear, reaching your toes to the ceiling. Repeat for a minute.

Fifth Minute: Bicycle
Step 1: Start with one leg out and one leg bent in. Lift your shoulder blades off the ground and reach your elbow to your opposite knee.
Step 2: Switch positions, pushing your other leg out and reaching opposite elbow to opposite leg. Repeat this for one minute.

Sixth Minute: Plank
Step 1: Lie down with your stomach on the ground and your elbows bent (aligned with shoulders).
Step 2: Push up into plank position and stay in this position for one minute, keeping abs tightened. 

Francesca Lee is a fourth year majoring in sociology with a minor in media studies at the University of Virginia. This summer, she developed a passion for TV production after interning at WETA, the public television station for DC and the greater metro area.  Throughout the summer, Francesca researched, wrote and produced several WETA Around Town segments about the local arts programs and graffiti murals in DC.  As the new campus correspondent for Her Campus UVa, she is working to create video content for the UVa branch to supplement the written content.  This spring, she hopes to study abroad in Denmark and expand her knowledge of international broadcasting and advertising. Francesca also gives historical and admissions tours to visitors and prospective students at UVa and is a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. Â