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2 Amazing Ab Exercises!

Hey there! Hope you’re doing great!

I’ve been getting a lot of emails asking to share some of my new favorite exercises for abs… so I just made this quick video to show you 2 of my current favorites. Try them back to back and you’ll know why! :-)

Without further adieu, here are Broken Windshield Wipers & Belly Robbers!



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  • Anne on Nov 08, 2009 Reply

    It took me awhile to fully appreciate belly robbers, but I got so much stronger through my core by doing them! Also, just tried the broken windshield wiper and …uh wow!

    Val – I’m really loving the Action Hero Babe workouts. Everyone, not just my husband, everyone is commenting on my arms, my overall figure…it’s great to see these changes and that I’ve been able to be so consistent with the entire training system. It works…that’s what keeps me motivated!

  • Judy on Nov 07, 2009 Reply

    I absolutely love the Belly Robbers with my feet on a Bosu! I have been doing Mountain Climbers but the additional move for the B.W.W. helps to work on my hip extension as well. My new favorite move! Love, love, love em

  • Valerie on Nov 07, 2009 Reply

    Nikki and LeeAnne, You two make me so proud. I get to see my programs manifest through you. Your results keep getting better week by week. I’m sure everyone already wants to know your secret. Of course you say, VALSLIDE!

    Joanna, these exercises will be sure to “spice” up your fitness program! I just signed up for your newsletter. Really enjoying your blog.

    Esperanza, Congratulations on the pregnancy! Sadly no Valslide ab exercises for a while but you can still do Valslide reverse lunge!!

  • Valerie on Nov 07, 2009 Reply

    Mandy and Marilyn, Let me know what you think after you try these. So fun! he he he.

  • Valerie on Nov 07, 2009 Reply

    Jodi, Luci, Michelle, John and Jess, Thank you so much!! You and your clients will love these exercises. The fun keeps on coming.

  • Valerie on Nov 07, 2009 Reply

    Mary, You will love the “Broken Windshield Wiper”! It does get some glute/hip action as well as the abs. Sometimes I do it where I don’t pull the knee in but alternate swinging one leg way out to the side and then the other.

    Hi Jodie! I will talk to Ryan about getting some pics up. Not sure why it’s not playing for you. It’s working on my computer. It is good to have the pics though so you can take it to the gym.

  • mary on Nov 07, 2009 Reply

    The broken windshield wiper–whoa–I’m trying that one today. Think it might work on the outiside glute/hip area too.

  • Jodie on Nov 07, 2009 Reply

    I would love to see these exercises, each time the video stops right before you begin to show them. Will you post pictures and written instructions soon?

  • Luci on Nov 06, 2009 Reply

    Love it, Val! I bring my Valslides into workouts with my more experienced clients (because they can handle it!) I LOVE the last idea about using a BOSU or one leg up. Nice.

  • Michelle on Nov 06, 2009 Reply

    Val, you make the exercises look easy. Looking is one thing and doing them is another ;)
    I thought they were “Brooke Shield wipers” until I read it more slowly and saw it was Broken Windshield wipers. LOL.
    Hope you, Cody & Lexi are fine!
    Look forward to more exercise videos/tips from you! Have a great day!

  • John Cusick on Nov 06, 2009 Reply

    Ouch!! Clients going to love these

  • Jess Campbell on Nov 06, 2009 Reply

    LOVED this video Val!

    Ceased sit-ups/crunches in Feb 2010.
    I adore plank variations, band resisted, & unilateral exercises for the CORE.
    But…
    the VALSLIDE variations of the plank are by far the most FUN!
    Windsheild wipers are on todays menu – Yay!

    You’re Awesome!

  • mandy stafford on Nov 06, 2009 Reply

    can’t wait to try those!!! yay!

  • nrazavi on Nov 06, 2009 Reply

    These are killer ab exercises!! I have a love/hate relationship with the Belly Robbers – argh!! Thanks Val ;-)

  • Joanna Sutter (Fitness & Spice) on Nov 06, 2009 Reply

    Val, You are awesome! I love planks, but you’re right…they are a bit of a bore. I’m going to give them a whirl and tell all of my friends.

    Thanks, thanks, thanks!

  • LeeAnne on Nov 06, 2009 Reply

    Love these two excercises!! Actually love the whole program!! once more week and I will post stats for my stats for the first 4 weeks! Can’t wait!!

  • Marylin Sanchez on Nov 06, 2009 Reply

    Love it. Looks like it will really get that core working! Thanks again, Val! You’re the greatest.

  • Esperanza on Nov 06, 2009 Reply

    i will have to try those but it will prob be a while since i’m pregnant :( i still love the alligator walk one that one is awesome.

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