Abs Training
Types of Ab Workouts
Abs Fitness
Every few years, there is a part of the body that everyone just has to get into shape. For a while it was the belly. Then it was the buttocks. These days, the body part of choice to work out is the abs, and everyone wants to have a six-pack (no, we do not mean beer). There are all kinds of different exercises you can do to get the washboard abs of your dreams. It takes a bit of hard work, but so does anything else worth having, and being in great physical condition is a good reason to work hard.
Depending on your level of fitness, you may want to start out slowly at first, and do some of the easier exercises. You can then work your way up until you are comfortable with many different exercises, and as you exercise more and more, you will soon begin seeing the results you want. Some types of exercises that make great abdominal workouts include:
Abdominal crunches – people have been doing these with great results for decades. But, as easy as crunches may seem, many people are actually doing them wrong, resulting in injury, especially to the back. It is important to keep you back as straight as possible, and to only raise up two or three inches, then slowly lowering back down, keeping the abdominal muscles tightened as you do.
Leg Lifts – this is a really easy type of exercise that works really well to tighten those abs. All you have to do is lay down flat on the floor, with your arms beside you. Raise both legs together slowly, as far as possible, keeping them as straight as you can. Once you have gone as far as you can, slowly lower your legs back to the floor.
Aerobic Exercise – aerobics are great for your entire body, including your abs. You can either join a health club that offers classes, or use videos and work out at home. This is a wonderful way to tighten your abs, while firming the rest of your muscles, and getting in overall great shape.
There are many other exercises you can use to get those six-pack abs, and of course, there are all of the latest gadgets that are guaranteed to work (but usually don’t, so don’t even bother with most of them). One thing you may want to get is an exercise ball, because it can really intensify your workout. Do whatever it takes to bet the abs you want, and start looking and feeling great.
Written by Cody Figgins of Ultimate Fitness Gear, your best source for the Shaun T Insanity Workout.
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Ab Crunch
How to Do Gorilla Crunches That Will Get Your Abs Ripped
Ab Crunches
This compound exercise helps build strength as you elevate your lower body from a hanging position with the use of your abdominals. You will be hanging on a chin up bar with your feet suspended while doing this exercise. The gorilla crunches will also help train your biceps and lats as you execute the exercise.
Hold the chin up bar with your palms facing towards you. Space your hands so that it is a bit wider than your shoulders. Let your arms remain straight. Your legs should behind you in a 90? angle at the knees. Your thighs are perpendicular to the floor and your calves are maintained in a parallel position. Cross your feet at the ankles to stabilize your legs. Head, neck, back, and hips should be in a straight line. This will be your starting position.
Exhale as you simultaneously pull yourself up on the bar with your abdominals pulling your legs at chest level. Keep your knees bent and your ankles locked during the execution. Your end point should be with your nose at the level of the bar and your knees at your chest. Inhale as you go back to starting position.
Keep your abdominals tight and contracted throughout the exercise. You should be using them to lift your knees and legs to your chest to isolate the motion in your abdominals. For an advanced form of training, you can use a medicine ball or dumbbells between your feet. Once you have reached the expert level, you can do a one-arm pull-up with your other hand wresting on your wrist if you wish to target your oblique muscles.
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