Monday, 2 November 2009

A Solid Stomach From These Super Six Pack Exercises

By Jace P. Andersen

You might have recently noticed the big national push to get everyone back on track with his or her weight. There are diet plans for just about any walk of life and they all claim miraculous results in no time at all. But if you want to get the six-pack abs you have been dreaming of, its probably not going to come out of a bottle. There is an extensive list of physical activities one could do to trim down and tighten up their abs, where do you start and who's right in terms of six pack exercises?

Now I could put any promotional ad I wanted to right here in hopes to tell you about the next big 2-week fad that will get you looking like the celebrities on TV. But real results come from real work and that's what you are going to learn about. So if you want real results, read on.

Crunches - The natural place to begin in regards to a tighter tummy is a standard crunch. To execute this go to maneuver, you begin lying on your back with your knees up. Then you raise your shoulders off the floor and move towards your knees until you feel your abs react.

Knee Up Crunches--A variance of a standard crunch is the knee up crunch, which is relatively the same maneuver except you are also bringing your knees toward your elbows. This incorporates some other muscles and provides a little something to break the monotony of a series of normal crunches.

Sit Ups - Bear in mind that you don't need crazy new workout positions to get real results either. Many a tight stomach was brought to you courtesy of the time honored sit up. This is often overlooked when compared to a crunch because it, unlike crunches, heavily relies on the individual's momentum. This adds to the already strenuous atmosphere of exercising and is often left out. I assure you, though, this should stay in your routine and you'll thank me later.

Jackknife Sit Ups--But, if you are thinking that regular sit ups are child's play, perhaps you are looking for a supped up version of the classic. May I introduce the jackknife sit up? The set up is lying flat on your back on the floor. Then, to execute, you simultaneously raise both your legs and torso in such a way that you should almost be able to kiss your knees. Then return to the start position, and repeat. This is a good exercise to try when the routine you have been working on gets a little stale.

Push Ups - Without someone putting in the time to determine what common exercises affect what muscle groups, I might never have known myself that push ups can be a very important part to balanced muscle production in your abdomen. This piece to your workout consists of supporting yourself by your arms and using your toes to balance yourself. Lower yourself towards the floor and then back to the fully extended arm position to complete one rep.

These are just a few options that can drastically change your abs for the better. Getting an attractive six pack relies not on the product or supplement you buy, but on your dedication. These additions to your routine do not require equipment, and that means you can get started right away. Start building the better you.

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