Push-up rotation -- a variation of plank for slim, toned and sexy stomach

Just 15 repetitions of this exercise two-three times a day will give you the belly you want.

Written By: Tania Tarafdar | Updated : March 3, 2016 10:17 AM IST

Are you struggling with a pudgy belly? If your stomach is that one area where the fat won t disappear, here is an exercise that can help to whittle your middle. The push-up rotation is a variation of plank that will add more excitement to your workout if you are bored of the regular plank. What s more, it is a no-equipment bodyweight exercise, and you can perform it just about anywhere. Also, try these 5 variations of plank to get killer abs.

This exercise will tone your abdominal as well as oblique muscles making for a stronger and tighter core. It will also help tone your arms, shoulders, lower back and hips. Sagar Pednekar, fitness expert Gold's Gym India tells you how you can perform it:

Start with a plank position keeping your feet in line with your hips.
Lower your body towards the floor and then push back into a plank with the help of your arms.

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Hold the position for 2-3 seconds and then twist towards your right side while raising the right arm. Your right arm should point towards the ceiling. You can raise your pelvis while you do this.
Slowly bring your hand back to the floor and return to the starting position.

Perform another push-up and twist to the left side while your right arm reaches the ceiling.
Slowly return to the plank position.

This completes one repetition of the push-up rotation. Perform 15 repetitions of this exercise. Perform this 2-3 times a day and we bet you will never look at plank the same way again. Here's a 10 yoga pose plan for a flat belly you must try.

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