12 Minute 4x4 Abs Workout at Home - No Equipment | Caroline Girvan

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4 x 4 ABS!

A simple yet very effective routine to work the ab muscles and core!

Straight to the point and intense!

The main focus for this routine is that lower back pressed into the mat the entire time… it doesn’t matter how low you lower the legs but so important to only lower to where you can keep that back PRESSED into the mat!

If you lie flat on your back with legs straighten out and completely relaxed, you will notice you can place hand or a small gap in under the lower back due to natural curvature. Then think about preventing this gap. You automatically brace the core and press the lower back into the mat. This is s simple way to think about leg lowers.

If you perform leg lowers with bending at the knees, lower to just above the floor or lower by 30°, this isn’t important. If you try to lower past where you should and the lower back lifts off the mat, then you simply won’t be working the muscles you are aiming to!

And ensure you are breathing the entire time! Aim to relax your breathe and exhale during the lowering!

I really appreciate repetition when I perform ab workouts, even if it is not specifically repetition but variations off s similar movement, I find I gain the most from!

One other point… take it SLOW! Perform each rep with intent!

The timer will be on for 40 seconds of work per exercise with 5 seconds to get ready for the next exercise!

As the title implies, we simply perform these 4 exercises for 4 sets amounting to 12 minutes!

All you will need is your mat!

TUCK
LEG LOWER
REVERSE CRUNCH TO TOE TAP

ALTERNATING LEG LOWER

Take your time with each rep and have fun!

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Hello everyone!

I would like to say thank you for joining me this month. I have loved every single workout and along with walking it has been really enjoyable. I hope you have enjoyed the variety and just how shorter duration workouts can provide so much when performed properly.
A quick and effective workout doesn’t need to be fast paced and all go but actually incorporating compound movements with structured rest and isolation towards the end is a perfect way to stimulate those muscles.
Tomorrow is day 24! It has been a joy to share my workouts with you and again, thank you.

Well done to everyone who also committed this time as I know December can be busy!

See you tomorrow for a fun way to finish and celebrate our year of training together!

Cx

CarolineGirvan
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I started looking for YouTube workouts over a year ago. I stumbled on Caroline’s channel, and it didn’t take long for me to figure out that her channel was a keeper. I hopped onto a golden path, and I knew I wouldn’t need to come back.

movingforward
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Caroline is the only trainer on this world that I have seen that can make an abs session fun and enjoyable. Thank you Caroline!

anitamontanaro
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🔥🔥🔥!! That BURNED! Intense, great workout. I had to stop several times to let my abs rest! 👊🏻 My lower abs are definitely weaker than my upper abs but they have still improved by leaps and bounds! I love the 4x4 format so much. The burn just continues to intensify throughout! Yet another workout to revisit time and time again. Did the Christmas Cardio today along with this 🥵🥵! I feel so festive now😉😁🎄 ! Thanks Caroline! See you guys tomorrow for the finale!

melinda
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Caroline's ab workouts have yielded the best results of all! So effective!!!

traciroach
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This is my first and best Advent Calendar. Caroline is able to intensify 20 min and make you give your all. There is so much hard work behind these videos, all is so well done and just perfect. Caroline, you're our 🎁. The most precious.

luislenoirstaraceverde
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I just found you and I’m so start 2024 off with new workouts. You’re amazing.

ashleenewbold
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First time trying your workout. Great thanks ❤

maguyverrier
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😁 The intro music is like it’s Christmas already!!! who’s loving this advent calendar as much as me ??!! Thanks Caroline this was a great Abs workout & just what I needed after the morning run ❤️

tonym
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Cannot wait to do But sadly realised tomorrow is the last day 😭
Thank you for all that you do Caroline x

scougy
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It's an abs day!! Looking forward to do this today.. Love training abs.. Caroline always has brilliant ideas for abs workout.. She is absolutely amazing!! Thank you so much Caroline for all these great workouts!! Have a wonderful day Caroline and everyone!!

priyadarshinijadhav
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My usual Thursday routine is Carolines 45 minutes Kettlebell work out, followed by an Caroline abs session this one was perfect. Now my favourite workout Epic 1 day 50. Love Thursdays 🥰

donnanalton
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Very effective AB work out, made sure my back was pressed against the floor. Caroline your tips are very very useful. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

brindham
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I keep seeing people say they have done the 4x4 now I have completed this workout. Hard on the lower abs. Wow. Thanks Caroline

donnadavie
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Good morning everyone!!! What a lovely workout is that☺️☺️ This program helps me to be more consistent. Short but so effective. The time passed so quickly. Thanks a lot, Caroline!!! Have a nice active-rest day guys!!!

dreamer
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29/03/2023 ADD ON IRON#3 DAY 12 DONE ! I love it Intense and so great workout ! happy day to you and Thank you Caroline !

agnesduf
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I have been working out for as long as I can remember and for a long time I did just cardio, running and HIIT workouts thinking that its the most efficient way to become stronger.Oh Boy, I was wrong, I haven't been following you for a long time but the past two months that I have, I have gotten stronger and leaner thanks to you. I am not afraid of weights and I don't feel the need to do just 1hr long cardio all the time because I can see the change by following your effective videos which. I absolutely enjoy your workouts, they make me feel and look stronger and I love it. After every workout I am really proud of myself for finishing them! Thank you for helping us to become better versions of ourselves xx

harjetkallas
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This seems like a good time to wish everyone a Happy Christmas and to say thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read and reply to my comments over the past year! I love working lower abs and I’m really looking forward to this circuit style burner! Have a great workout everyone! Matthew

matthewalmond
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This is the penultimate workout 🥺 feeling so grateful for all you’ve done for us Caroline ! as always this program flew by ! See you all on tomorrow morning to celebrate the best day of the week : Friday ! Full body! 🥰

aurelieliot
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Enjoy your workouts - you are the Best Instructor !!!!

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