5 Pilates Moves for Killer Abs

1. The Hundred

Lie with your back flat on the floor and bend your knees so they are in tabletop position. Raise your chest and head to engage your core. Hover your arms on your side next to your legs and pump them up and down. Do 100 times – hence the name!

1. Criss-Cross

Lie with your back flat on the floor. Bend your knees into your chest then extend your right leg to hover above the floor. As you extend your leg, twist your body so your right elbow hits the left knee. Repeat with the other side. Do 15 times on each side.

1. Leg Lift

Lie with your back flat on the floor and your legs straight out. Lift your legs up to the ceiling and back down. This will really work your lower abs.

1. The Teaser

Lie with your back flat on the floor and your arms stretched above your head. Lift your legs up with toes pointed and legs straight. Bring your arms to your side, keeping your head and chest up, as you bend your knees in to make a “V” shape. Extend back out. Repeat 15 times.

1. Ab Curl

Lie with your back flat on the floor and bend your knees so they are in tabletop position. Curl up and back down. Repeat 15 times.