If you think about it, you really won’t need expensive gym equipment to exercise for abdominals. As a matter of fact, I’ve met a lot of men and women who did just fine with their abs without spending a single cent.
In a recent scientific study done at San Diego State University, they tested more than 10 abdominal exercises and weeded out the least effective of the group. The ones listed below were identified as the top 4. These clear-cut yet effective drills can help you achieve a much firmer, flatter stomach in just weeks.
With your exercise for abdominals, and just about anything you need to get done, much dedication and hard work are needed. No matter how physically fit you are, the truth about six pack abs is that they don’t just happen overnight, I tell you. Also, it’s very important to recognize the beneficial effects of proper nutrition in any fitness program.
Your exercise for abdominals must include at least 3 of the following: Bicycle exercise, Ball Crunches, Weighted Sit Ups, and Full Body Crunches. Doing each 3-4 times a week should do your core muscles a lot of good. You can start off easy then increase the frequency as time goes; 5 reps at 3 sets each exercise sounds about right. Remember, this isn’t a race; start slow and finish hard – that is the key.
1. Bicycle. Start off by lying down on the floor, placing your hands behind each ear, and bending your knees while keeping both feet flat on the ground. This is how you’d want to start this drill every time. Now, lift those legs in an alternating manner and start cycling in mid-air. As you perform cycling movements with your legs, touch your left elbow to your right knee as it comes up, and repeat with your right elbow on your left knee this time.
2. Ball Crunches. This exercise for abdominals will require an exercise ball. They’re not as expensive as other abs equipment and it’s actually a good investment if you think about it. To start off, sit on the ball and find your balance. Keep both feet planted strongly on the floor. Slowly lean back, allowing the ball to gently roll underneath you, then stop when your upper body and thighs are parallel to the ground. Lift your upper body as you would with a regular crunch and stop halfway up. Hold it there for a some time then lean back against the ball again.
3. Weighted Sit Ups. Lie back on the floor, bend your knees, and keep your feet flat on the ground. Place a light weight over your chest and keep it in place with both hands for that added resistance. Lift your shoulders off the floor slowly without moving your lower body. Once you’ve reached a challenging angle, hold that position, slowly go back down to the floor, and go back to the start.
4. Full Body Crunches. You’re really going to burn a lot with this exercise for abdominals. Lie on the floor again, cross your arms over your chest, and keep those knees bent. Lift your torso off the ground while you pull in both knees toward your pelvis. Hold that position for a bit and start all over.
Don’t forget to keep your abdominal muscles taut with every exercise for abdominals. With a well-balanced diet and a regular fitness program, you’re sure to get 6 pack abs that your friends will envy.
