The mere thought of working out your abdominal area is enough to send many people running scared. More often than not this is due to bad experiences in the past, but if you feel that burn in your stomach, that is because your workout is working! Keep persisting, and you will find you’ll see results in no time at all.
People also constantly get themselves in trouble as they do the exercises incorrectly. This can cause pain in other areas of the body such as the back and knees, and in turn not do any benefit for your abs.
Here are some exercises I have found highly effective:
Vertical Crunch
The Vertical Crunch is a very effective way of working the whole abdominal exercise. It is quite demanding and can be considered an advanced exercise, but you will really see results if done correctly.
To do a vertical crunch:
1. Clasp your hands behind your head and lie on your back.
2. Lift your legs so they’re vertical and pointing to the ceiling.
3. Contract your abs which should result in your should blades lifting from the floor. This should create a “J” shape.
4. Lower and repeat for 15 reps.
The Plank Exercise
The Plank Exercise frequently ranks highly it studies or surveys done when it comes to ab exercises. As well as being a big benefit for the abs, it also strengthens the back.
To do the plank exercise:
1. Lie face down on the ground. You can use an exercise mat if you wish.
2. Place your elbows and forearms on the ground.
3. Keep your back flat while lifting up your weight with your arms. Don’t let your hips gravitate towards the ground.
4. Hold for 15 seconds, lower and repeat three times.
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