Tummy Twists To Seated Knee Tucks: Easy Desk Exercises To Do While Sitting

Tummy Twists

The oblique muscles are the focus of tummy twists, which also serves to define the waistline.

Here’s How to do it:

• Put your hands behind your head or by your sides as you sit up straight.
• Turn your body to the right, raising your right leg just a little bit as you pull your left elbow up towards your right knee.
• Go back to the centre and do the opposite side.

Seated Leg Lifts

This is a great way to strengthen your core and work on your lower abs. It toughens the muscles in your thighs as well.

Here’s How to do it:

• Maintaining a straight posture while sitting, place your feet flat on the floor.
• Lift one leg straight in front of you while contracting your core muscles, and hold it there for a short while.
• Without touching the floor, lower it back down, and then switch to the other leg.

Seated Bicycle Crunches

For a complete abdominal workout, bicycle crunches are excellent for working your lower abs and obliques.

Here’s How to do it:

• Sit on the chair’s edge and lean back gently, holding onto the armrests or seat sides.
• Lift both feet off the ground and alternately pull each knee to your chest while twisting your torso.

Chair Marches

This easy exercise tones your thighs and lower abdominal while keeping your core active and burning calories.

Here’s How to do it:

• Place your hands on the armrests or the sides of your seat as you sit up straight. Your feet should be flat on the ground.
• One knee should be raised to the chest, held there for a moment, and then lowered again. Carry out the same action with the other leg.

Seated Knee Tucks

One of the best desk workouts for tightening the abdominal area and strengthening your lower abs is this one.

Here’s How to do it: