Exercise Routines for the Abs
Getting your abs in shape is something that everyone wishes they can do. It takes hard work and a lot of willpower to stick to the routine. Here are some exercises that may help you get that toned look you are hoping for. The first line of offense is to tackle the abs is by doing crunches. Lie down on your back and raise your knees. Slowly raise your torso about 6 inches off the ground and bring your torso to your knees, make sure your knees to do not leave the floor. You will feel the burn in your abs, Do a set of 20, only work the abs 3 times a week you don’t want to stretch out the muscles.
The next exercise you can do for your abs is the knee curls, the set up is the same as a crunch but instead of lifting your torso to your knees you are going to lift the knees to your chest. These will also strength the ab muscles, be careful not to rock your body so much, it helps if you can just move the knees.
The next exercise you can do for your abs is Twisting Crunches, this is very similar to a regular crunch. Lie flat on your back and then bring the left knee into your chest by raising your chest about 6 inches off the ground and then bring it to the right side of the body so you are doing opposite knee to chest motions. Then do the same with the right leg. Alternate the motion for a set of 20 so it will be 10 to each side. If you feel like you can do more, by all means go ahead, but don’t push your body.
If you do ab exercises 3 or 4 times a week, you will start to see a change for the better. Keep up the good work.