Make Good Ab Workouts Great: 7 Hot Tips
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Does it really have to be so difficult to find some good ab workouts? There is so much to choose from, so how will you know what is good? Let me give you some pointers to keep in mind when working your abs, and some great ab workouts.
1. If you don’t feel your abs working, the exercise is probably not effective. You should be able to feel your abs pulling or pushing while performing the exercise.
2. Concentrate while doing the exercise. Make sure you are really using your abs. Don’t cheat by using the momentum, or by pulling with your arms or legs.
3. Pick the exercise up from the floor. If you, for example, use an exercise ball, instead of doing the exercise on the floor, you will strengthen your whole core. Since your body has to keep the balance to avoid falling on the floor, you will be using more muscles.
4. Some good ab workouts you can try are:
Toe Raises. Lie flat on the floor, with your hands on your hips. Lift your legs straight up, with your toes pointing towards the ceiling. Slowly lower. Do 15 repetitions.
V-Sit. This is a real killer. Lie flat on the floor. Keep your hands by your sides. Lift up your torso and legs at the same time, creating a V. The goal is to only have your buttocks touching the floor. Slowly lower and go back to start position. Try to do 10 repetitions.
5. Most important of all is your Diet. It’s the food you have been eating that has made the body you have today. Give your body what it wants and needs ? whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and lean meats. Always remember to drink a lot of water.
6. Make sure your workout is balanced. So if you are working your abs, remember to do your back muscles as well. This will help you get the best result, and not plateau in your training.
7. Always have an aerobic workout program as a routine. If your goal with ab workouts is a ripped six-pack, or maybe just toned abs, you need to lower body fat percentage.
These seven points will help you turn already good ab workouts, into great workouts.
