As countless Instagram #fitspo accounts allude, abs are less about working out and more about the kitchen. They're not wrong, but to get more articles like this delivered straight to your inbox The best knee-strengthening exercises for runners.
With that in mind, here's how to nail this workout. On a running clock, go flat out for 60 seconds in each exercise, resting for 60 seconds in the third minute. Repeat this for five rounds for a total of 15 ab-skewering minutes.
1. V-Up into Burpee 6o seconds for 5 rounds
A proper hard-core combo. Lying on the floor, lift your torso and legs and reach for your toes in one move (A). Lower your legs and rock into a seated position. Shift your weight onto your arms and kick your legs into a press-up position. Shift your legs forward and jump (B). A runners guide to strength training.
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2. Forward-Leaning Rest: 6o seconds for 5 rounds
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a rigid structure from your ankles to your shoulders, and don’t allow your hips to sag or rise. Hold for 60 seconds, then take a full minute’s rest before returning to the V-up into burpee.
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