When you look at magazines the models with 6 packs always stand out the most. Results like this can be achieved by following various abdominal exercises. For best results you should develop a circuit of these exercises and complete them daily. If you are really serious about seeing some body changes you should combine these exercises with a healthy diet and a regular cardiovascular regime.
The following two exercises will help to get you started. Why not give them a try now?
Abdominal Crunch
Most people have heard of this exercise, even if they have not already tried it. This is an excellent exercise to help strengthen the abdominal muscles. To start you should lie on the ground with your back to the floor. Both feet should be off the floor and your legs should form a right angle. Your shoulders should be raised slightly off the floor as well.
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Take a big breath in and at the same time you should take your knees in towards your chest and lift the upper body to an angle of 30 degrees.
When your elbows reach your legs you should hold that position for a second and then slowly return to the original position. Pause again and then repeat the above. Make sure you hold the contraction in your abdominal area the entire time. Don’t allow your shoulders to touch the floor as this will lessen the benefit of this move. Many beginners let their shoulders drop to the ground but for the best results you should follow the instructions above.
It is important that you don’t strain your neck muscles while doing this exercise. It will help if you can keep your chin up from your chest. If required you could gently support your head by placing your hands at your temples.
Double Crunch
The double crunch is actually a combination of two separate exercises. The crunch and the knee raise. This will help to work the lower abdominal muscles.
To start with, you should lie down on the floor (back to the floor). You would have your legs in the air and then bend your knees so that your calves are parallel to the ground. Take a big breath in and suck in that stomach. With your eyes focused straight up above, lift your body off the ground so it is about 45 degrees to the ground. Be careful you don’t pull your neck muscles. Hold that position for two to three seconds and then return to the start position slowly and gently. Each set should have 10-15 repetitions of the above. It is recommended you complete 3 sets.
