Vibration Plate Workout – Upper Abs

When working on abs, many don’t even think about including a vibration plate. Most people assume vibrating plate exercises have to be done standing up, but this couldn’t be further from the truth!

A huge variety of ab-focused exercises can be completed with a vibration plate involved. And as these devices have been proven to aid weight loss, increase circulation, and tone muscle, they’re definitely worth including to help boost your fitness results. 

Here’s a simple upper ab session for you to try at home. With some upper body exercises thrown in for good measure too, this workout is guaranteed to leave your arms sweaty and your core burning (in a good way!).

Diagonal In and Outs

Your abdominals are made-up of a complex group of muscles. As a result, each section needs to be engaged equally for optimum results. 

Diagonal in and outs are a great exercise to include into any ab routine, as they simultaneously work your obliques and central ab muscles. This helps build greater strength and overall definition. 

Press Ups

While press ups are most commonly associated with working your upper body, they also engage your core provided your form is correct. 

Primarily working your shoulders and triceps, push ups are great for building strength. They also help pull in your abdominal muscles, engaging your core in the process. A real all-rounder, push ups make a refreshing addition to most ab-focused routines. 

In and Outs

The straight version of our previous diagonal move! Regular in and outs deeply engage your central ab muscles, in a similar way to traditional sit ups or crunches. 

A great alternative if you’d rather avoid sit ups, in and outs are also easier to complete on a vibration plate.

Tricep Dips

Similar to push ups, tricep dips are typically associated with upper body workouts. And whilst they mainly work your triceps and shoulders to increase strength, they also engage your core too. 

Core strength is required to complete the move, helping continually lift your upper body with each dip. The more strength your abs gain, the easier you’ll find raising your body. 

Shoulder Taps

This exercise involves getting into a simple plank position, with interchangeable shoulder tapping. A real all-rounder helping to strengthen your core, arms, shoulders, and even glutes, shoulder taps definitely achieve more than most people think!

And when combined with a vibrating plate, the vibrations require you to work harder to keep balance. Further enhancing ab engagement than simply completing the exercise on a solid floor, core strength will be heightened over time.

Mountain Climbers

Providing a powerful combination of cardio and core strength, mountain climbers make a great addition to any ab session. 

This exercise provides a full body workout in one. Designed to get your heart rate up while simultaneously engaging several muscle groups (including your abs), mountain climbers are a great way to burn more calories. Especially when combined with a vibration plate. 

 

Easily customisable to suit all abilities, this simple upper ab workout is perfect to try at home. And if you’re just starting out in fitness, feel free to decrease reps if you’re struggling! Listening to your body is key to avoid injury. 

While all these exercises can easily be completed without a vibration plate, including one can definitely help take your results to new heights. If you’re unsure which model is best for you, check out our ultimate guide.

Big thanks to @sophiiegrace for the workout!