Best Ab Exercises #2

A all the things people associate with fitness, nothing rates higher than a washboard stomach, the holy “6-pack” sought by all but found by few. If you’re one of the seekers, here are three exercises to help you on your journey.

Knee-ins

Knee-ins primarily target the lower abs with secondary work going to the upper abs and obliques.

Sit on the floor or the edge of a flat bench with your legs extended out in front of you and your hands flat on the floor or holding the sides of the bench for support. Keeping your knees together, pull your knees in toward your chest as far as you can. While keeping tension on your lower abs, return your legs to the starting position.

Modified V-ups

Modified Knee-ups primarily target both the upper and lower abs with secondary work going to the obliques.

Sit on the floor or the edge of a flat bench with your legs extended out in front of you and your hands flat on the floor or holding the sides of the bench for support. At the same time, bring your legs up as far as possible while also bringing your torso forward towards your knees. While keeping tension on abs, return your legs and torso to the starting position.

Crunches

Modified Knee-ups primarily target both the upper abs with secondary work going to the lower abs and obliques.

Lie flat with your back on the floor and your legs raised in front of you with your knees bent and your arms on your chest. Using a curling motion, lift your shoulders off the ground without lifting your back. Keeping tension on your abs, return to the starting position.

Your goal should be to do each exercise for 3 sets of as many reps as you can do. You’ll be seeing results in no time!

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