Off The Floor Ab Exercise #1

Enough with the endless crunches that never seem to make a difference anyway (except for making your lower back sore...ouch). The following 6 moves will help tone and slim your abs from every angle—no sit-ups in sight. 

Do each move for 30 seconds. If it works only one arm or leg, do 15 seconds on each side. Add these to your usual workouts at least 3 times a week.

Keep following for each new exercise starting with number 1.

Combine these with some other exercise such as walking, cycling or anything that gets you moving daily.

1. Side Pull-Down

(PHOTO BY ERICKA MCCONNELL)

Why: Targets the obliques on your sides to give you a more defined waistline. 
How: Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, arms extended overhead. Shift weight to right foot and contract left side of torso, lifting left knee out to side. At the same time, bend left arm and pull elbow to left thigh. Extend arm and leg back to start, but tap toe on ground and repeat. Switch sides. 

Source:prevention.com/fitness/6-floor-ab-exercises