Best Abs Workouts With Dumbbells For Women
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Dumbbells are versatile pieces of equipment that allow for isolated weight distribution, challenging each hand independently and promoting stability, essential for targeting specific muscle groups.
Abs, located on the lower frontal torso, play a vital role in spinal flexion, rotation, and overall body stabilization, contributing to nearly every movement.
The exercises included support abdominal strength and toning suitable for progress based on individual capabilities, considering generalized preferences and averages for women (5’5”, 140lbs, 34 years old).
Repetitions and weights may be adjusted to ensure appropriateness for individual fitness levels while encouraging progress.
The 4 Best Abs Exercises with Dumbbells for Women
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1. Plank With Dumbbell Pull Through
Plank With Dumbbell Pull Through demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED65,819Abs Strength69 mScoreAbs
DumbbellsThe Plank With Dumbbell Pull Through is a core-strengthening exercise that combines a plank position with a dumbbell pull. It works your core, shoulders, and back, while also improving your balance and stability.
How to do it
- Place a dumbbell on the floor.
- Get into a high plank position perpendicular to the dumbbell, with the dumbbell behind one wrist.
- Keep your arms straight under your shoulders and feet shoulder-width apart.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Shift weight to the hand closest to the dumbbell.
- Raise your opposite hand to reach for the dumbbell.
- Grab the dumbbell and pull it across to the other side.
- Return your hand to the floor, switch sides, and repeat.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps15lbs28reps15lbs38reps15lbs2. Dumbbell Side Bend
Dumbbell Side Bend demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED962,370Abs Strength48 mScoreAbs
DumbbellsThe Dumbbell Side Bend is a simple exercise that targets your side muscles (obliques) and helps strengthen your core. By using a dumbbell, you add weight to make the exercise more effective.
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in your left hand and placing your right hand on your hip.
- Slowly bend to the left, lowering the dumbbell down along your leg while keeping your core tight.
- Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps17.5lbs28reps17.5lbs38reps17.5lbs3. Dumbbell V-Sit Cross Jab
Dumbbell V-Sit Cross Jab demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED50,468Abs Strength91 mScoreAbs
DumbbellsThe Dumbbell V-Sit Cross Jab is an exercise that strengthens your core, shoulders, and obliques. While sitting in a V-Sit position, you perform jabs with dumbbells, engaging your muscles and improving stability.
How to do it
- Sit on the floor holding a dumbbell in each hand, positioned in front of your chest.
- Engage your core, lift your legs with knees bent and heels off the ground.
- Jab one dumbbell across your body while twisting your torso in the opposite direction.
- Return to the starting position and alternate sides.
- Repeat for the desired duration while keeping good posture.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps10lbs28reps10lbs38reps10lbs4. Dumbbell Halo To Oblique Crunch
Dumbbell Halo To Oblique Crunch demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED32,359Abs Strength70 mScoreAbs
DumbbellsThe Dumbbell Halo To Oblique Crunch is a fun core and shoulder workout. It helps strengthen your obliques and shoulders through a circular movement followed by a side crunch, improving your core stability.
How to do it
- Hold the head of a dumbbell with both hands, palms facing each other.
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and slightly bend your knees.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight while looking forward.
- Raise the dumbbell to one ear, keeping your hands at ear height.
- Circle the dumbbell around your head to the opposite ear without moving your head.
- Bring the dumbbell to your chest.
- Lift the knee on the side you just moved to touch the elbow.
- Circle the dumbbell back in the opposite direction.
- Bring it to your chest and lift the other knee to the elbow.
- Alternate sides for the duration of the exercise.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps10lbs28reps10lbs38reps10lbs
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