In this article I want to share with you 3 stomach toning, belly strengthening exercises which will help you have hard abs. Each exercise can be done at the gym or at home so you can get started as soon as you finish reading this article:

Reverse Crunch

This exercise targets the lower abs and can be highly effective. 

You start by lying on the floor or mat with bended knees with the soles of your feet slightly above the ground. Your arms should also be on the floor close to your body. Make sure your head is lying on the floor and that your neck is straight.

Now, contract the muscle and bring your knees closer to your chest in one movement. Make sure to exhale as you bring your knees to your chest. Try to use only the abdominal muscles and not your leg muscles. This is an excellent lower stomach toning exercise.

The Bicycle

You begin this exercise by lying on the floor. Place both hands behind your head. Bend one knee and keep one leg straight. Now, raise both legs off the floor. They are to remain off the floor for the duration of the exercise.

The movement is to bring one elbow (while your hands are holding your head) toward the opposite knee (the one that is bent). Then, straighten that leg, bend the other knee, and bring the opposite elbow to it. This works the central abs and the obliques.

Leg

Lie on the floor. Raise both legs straight into the air until they're perpendicular to the floor. Now, using your abs, lift your buttocks off the floor. This will cause your legs to move upward at a straight line. Do as many reps as you can.

Try to do 2-3 sets of each exercise every other day. These belly strengthening exercises will help you get hard abs.