First thing you'll want to consider is a set of dumbbells. Either get yourself a full set of dumbbells (but that can be more costly) or get a set of adjustable dumbbells. Most of the adjustable types work by pulling a pin out and sticking it back into the unit at the weight you want to use. When you pick it up the pin brings the weight you want, and leaves the weight you don't want behind.

A stationary bike can be purchased for fewer than one hundred dollars for a basic model. The more advanced high tech models can run five hundred dollars. A lower end model is a great place to start an exercise plan, if over time the workout is continued than a more expensive model can be purchased. There are a lot of excellent second hand options available. Flare out your elbows as the dumbbells move higher along your body. Bring your elbows out and under the dumbbells. The ending position should be with the dumbbells raised at shoulder level in front of your body with your elbows point out in front of you.

Another great ab exercise starts with you lying flat on the floor on your back. This exercise works by moving your legs and targeting your lower abs. The goal here is to keep your abs tight throughout the exercise. Once you stop feeling the tightness in your abs or you feel pain in your lower back, stop the exercise. To perform the exercise, one leg is kept on the ground and the other leg is kept in a bent position.

There are a few different options for obtaining dumbbells. The cheapest way is to simply get a pair of dumbbell handles, and then purchase separate weight plates. This way you will only need one pair of dumbbells and can simply switch out the weights according to the exercises you are doing and the weight you are capable of (each exercise will be different and you will likely be able to perform more weight on some than others).

That is just one of the great lower ab workouts at home; there are other great ones also. The main thing about doing them at home is picking the best one for you, and being consistent. You need to do the exercises 3 to 4 times a week. The best thing about doing the lower ab workouts at home is the privacy. You don't have to take time going anywhere else or worry about anybody watching you.

This is actually a yoga move but it is very effective at strengthening the abdominal region. The way that the plank is done is that you would rest on your elbows and lift yourself up one to your toes so that your body is in one straight line looking down your back. Do this for anywhere from 30 to 60 seconds, depending on how long your body allows you to stay in this position. Repeat several times and your abs will get stronger.

The best way to do this is to only rest after you complete a circuit; by doing so the workout will be more challenging. However, you will complete the workout in a shorter period of time, and you will increase the rate at which your body burns fat. Furthermore, this will allow you to build lean muscle. That is something traditional cardio workouts just can't do.