subject: Some Exercises To Get 6 Pack Abs [print this page] Most of us want flat abs but do not want to go through any pain to get them. The TV exercise gurus will offer you equipment and a plan to achieve just that. But get real, the only thing that is going to slim down is your bank balance. You will find out, sooner or later, that you have to do some genuine exercises to get 6 pack abs.
Among the many exercises to achieve your goal include side crunches. This will slim down the waist and, also make you feel relaxed. To do this exercise, start out by laying on your right hip, and bend your knees. Position your left hand behind your head and your right hand on your side. Perform the crunching motion by lifting your torso up and over your hip, and then down until it touches the floor. For these crunches to work properly, make sure that you get your torso completely off the floor, so as work your oblique muscles.
To get a bit more from your exercises, try the double crunch. This exercise combines the crunch and a knee lift. It concentrates more on your lower abdomen. To do this exercise lie flat on your back with your legs in the air, and bend your knees at a 90-degree angle, your calves should be parallel to the floor, taking a deep breath, and focus on the ceiling. Raise your upper body until it is at 45-degrees, then hold this for 2 to 3 seconds, then slowly return to the start position.
If need to increase the size of your abs, then the best way is to do six pack exercises using weights. This is because muscle tissue will only grow when it is under stress, and your ab muscles are just the same as all other muscles. You can do this by performing weighted sit-ups, weighted twists, and leg raises using weights strapped to your ankles. You will get quicker results if you hold a book or a water bottle when you do your exercises.
Many people hide their well developed abs under layers of fat. This is when a diet and some cardio exercise works best. In order to show off your muscle tone, you must lose fat. Go for a diet that is high in protein, but low is sugar and carbohydrates.
So there is really no need to go to the gym to get your six pack abs. Do not waste your time sitting in traffic jams, use it to tighten your stomach muscles. Just repeatedly tighten, then relax, your ab muscles. It cannot be easier than that. You see, exercises do not have to be time consuming. A bit of discipline and determination will help you achieve the flat stomach you have been chasing.
