If you’re looking to get a flat stomach
this summer, it’s important that you take into account which exercises are
going to go the distance. Far too many
people resort to crunches or other sit-up variations, thinking these will bring
them fast results, but then find themselves quickly disappointed when this
isn’t the case.
The trick to really uncovering a set of
chiselled abs is always going to be in following a proper diet plan, but then
once that’s in place, you need to utilize core exercises that will work as many
muscle fibers at once as possible.
The more intensely the entire abdominal
region has to contract, the faster you’re going to see the progress you’re
looking for.
Let’s have a quick peak at three different
exercises that you should consider adding to your ab workout routine if you
want to see fast and effective results.
The
Plank On An Exercise Ball
The very first movement that is a must-have
in any good abdominal workout routine is the plank on an exercise ball. The plank itself is perfect for building up
strength the abdominal core as well as along the spinal column. By placing yourself on the exercise ball,
you’ll be less stabilized, which will force the muscles to sit up and contract
that much harder.
When placing the hands on the exercise
ball, be sure that you’ve found your balance there first before extending the
legs behind you.
The
Half Decline-Sit Up With A Twist
The second exercise that you’ll want to
consider adding into the mix is the half decline sit-up with a twist.
This one is excellent for stimulating the
oblique muscles and for adding extra tension on the rectus abdominal muscles
that typically wouldn’t be there.
To perform it, place the legs under the
foot pads and then slowly lower yourself down until your back is against the
bench. Pause at the bottom of the
movement, come up to the halfway point, and then twist to one side.
Pause, twist back, and then lower yourself
down. Once you’re back down with the
black flat against the back pad, repeat the process only this time you’ll want
to twist to the other side instead.
This constant twisting action with the
brief pauses in there will produce an extremely high level of tension on the
core muscles and really get you seeing results quickly.
The
Circular Lying Leg Raise
Finally, circular lying leg raises are the
last movement that you should consider adding to your workout program. Lying leg raises are often used on their own
to target the lower abs, but by adding the circular movement pattern to them,
you’ll boost the intensity that much further.
The key thing to remember when doing these
is that you must always make sure that your lower back stays pressed flat
against the floor. If at any point you
let it rise upwards, you’ll be placing yourself at a very high risk for
developing lower back pain.
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