The Australian personal trainer, known for guiding soccer player David Beckham to yoga, shared a “spicy” ab workout she swears by for a toned, toned physique.
Sydney-born, London-based elite gymnast Shauna Virtue says that if you want to get in shape, you should never “ignore your obliques.”
The external oblique is one of the outermost abdominal muscles, extending from the lower half of your ribs to your pelvis.
“Save this spicy ab workout and don’t neglect your obliques,” Shauna said in an Instagram video showing a workout you can do at home in your living room.
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The Australian PT, known for getting soccer player David Beckham into yoga, shared a ‘spicy’ ab workout she swears by for her toned, toned physique (Photo by Shauna Virtue)
To try out a workout for yourself, PT said all you need is a sofa or something similar and a workout mat that allows you to perform the movements on the floor.
For the first movement, lie on your back with both hands grasping the legs of the sofa.
Then lift your legs off the floor and perform a reverse crunch before dipping again to ascend. Do this movement 30 times.
“This move targets your rectus abdominis and obliques,” Shauna said.
This means reaching deep core muscles where you get visible abs.
To try out the workout for yourself, PT said all you need is a sofa or similar and a workout mat so you can perform the moves on the floor (movies pictured).
The second move involves the same setup, but simply rotates the foot in a circular motion from top to bottom in a move called “Around the World.”
“They also help with V-ups and hanging leg raises,” says Shona.
Again, repeat this movement 30 times, then rest and repeat the entire circuit.
“If you do any of these things, your lats might try to take over,” she said.
“You can compensate for this by staying off the couch and keeping your armpits open at the same time. It may sound strange, but try it and let us know how it goes.”
Shauna (pictured) has previously said too many fitness coaches tell people they’re training they need to ‘earn food’, ‘detox’ or ‘stop being lazy’ I said I was looking at the
Thousands of people who watched Shona’s video were impressed with it and said they would definitely try it at home.
“I really like the first one! I feel like the side is working!!”
“We will definitely do these tomorrow,” added another.
Third wrote: “A killer workout with a killer view.”
“Many people fall into the trap of doing what they’re good at and ignoring what their body really needs,” she told FEMAIL.
Shona (pictured) recommends viewing “food as fuel” and thinking about “what nourishes your body, mind and soul the most for your day ahead.”
Earlier, Shona shared three things she never says to clients at the gym if they want results.
She sees too many fitness coaches telling people they’re training that they need to “earn food,” “detox,” or “stop being lazy.” There is
All of these phrases are harmful and harmful to your success.
Shona also told Daily Mail Australia that many people get it wrong with their workouts.
“Many people fall into the trap of doing what they’re good at and ignoring what their body really needs,” she told FEMAIL.
“I have met many people who can run marathons but can hardly lift weights easily.
Shona recommends looking at “food as fuel” and thinking about what “most nourishes your body, mind and soul for the day ahead.”
“Most likely, this may come from a large plate of vegetables containing protein.
But you shouldn’t take things away when you need them. Because “if you don’t give yourself soul-feeding moments, they accumulate and you fall into a cycle of overeating and restricting.”
Shona’s own gym routine includes daily meditation before coffee, weightlifting four times a week, high-intensity cardio twice a week, and a series of yoga or calisthenics each night before bed.
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