How to get tennis Abs

The P90X Ab Workout is a part of the P90X fitness program developed by Tony Horton. It is one of my favorite and most effective core workouts I’ve found over the years. The following is a breakdown of some of my favorite exercises from their ab workout that have helped me on court. Most of the exercises described should be done for 25 reps, however feel free to adjust the number of reps for yourself. And always remember to warm up before starting this or any other workout.

1. In & Outs (25 reps): Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you. Lean back slightly, engage your core, and lift your legs off the ground. Bring your knees towards your chest and then extend your legs back out.
2. Seated Bicycle (25 reps): Sit on the floor with your legs lifted off the ground and knees bent. Lean back slightly, engage your core, and bring your right knee towards your chest while simultaneously twisting your torso to bring your left elbow towards your right knee. Alternate sides in a pedaling motion, as if you were riding a bicycle. Reverse Bicycle (25 reps): Perform the same way as the seated bicycle, but in a reversed pedaling motion.
3. Pulse Up (25 reps): Lie down on your back with your legs extended upwards, perpendicular to the floor. Place your hands underneath your lower back for support. Engage your core and lift your hips off the ground, pushing your legs towards the ceiling. Lower your hips back down slightly.
4. X Crunches: Lie down on your back with your legs extended and your arms stretched out to the sides, forming an "X" shape with your body. Engage your core and simultaneously lift your upper body and legs towards the center, bringing your hands towards your feet. Lower back down.
5. Crunchy Frog (25reps): Sit on the floor with your legs extended in front of you. Lean back slightly, engage your core, and lift your legs off the ground. Simultaneously bring your knees towards your chest while wrapping your arms around your shins. Extend your legs back out and repeat.
6. Leg Climbs (12 reps each leg): Lie down on your back with your legs lifted off the ground and knees bent. Place your hands by your sides for support. Engage your core and bring your right hand towards your right foot while simultaneously raising your left leg towards your chest. Return to the starting position and repeat on the other side. Alternate sides for the desired number of repetitions.
7. Plank-Ups: Begin in a plank position with your forearms resting on the ground and your body in a straight line. Push up onto your hands, one arm at a time, until you are in a push-up position. Lower back down to your forearms, one arm at a time. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
8. Phelon Twist: Sit on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Lean back slightly, engage your core, and lift your feet off the ground, balancing on your tailbone. Twist your torso to the right and touch the ground with your hands. Twist to the left and touch the ground with your hands. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
9. Oblique V-Ups (25 reps each side): Lie down on your right side and extend your right arm out in front of you for stability, resting it on the mat. Stack your legs so your left leg/foot are resting on the right leg/foot. Engage your core. Now lift your left leg and upper body towards each other, aiming to touch your left foot with your left hand. Keep your right arm extended on the mat for support. As you lift, focus on contracting your oblique muscles on the right side of your torso. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, feeling the contraction in your obliques. Lower back down to the starting position and repeat.
10. Fifer Scissors: Lie down on your back with your legs extended and your arms by your sides. Lift your head, shoulders, and feet slightly off the ground. Cross your right leg over your left leg, then switch and cross your left leg over your right leg. Continue scissoring your legs back and forth for the desired number of repetitions.