The Perfect Stomach Workout for Any Occasion #1
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Consult your physician before starting any diet and/or exercise plan.
How would you like to go out for a night on the town and not feel self-conscious about wearing what you'd like - no matter how tight your clothes are around your tummy? Maybe you have an upcoming wedding or reunion to attend, and you'd like to not have to worry about what your stomach looks like whether you're standing up or sitting down. Confidence comes from the inside out, but when you know you look good and you're not so conscious of your stomach, you definitely feel a lot better about yourself in any situation.
Losing weight - around the midsection and on the rest of your body - does take dedication. A combination of a balanced healthy eating plan, regular workouts, and cardio sessions will help you reach your goals.
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Try these when you do your next workout and be sure to checkout part two of our stomach workout for the remainder of the best ab exercises.
- When crunching, make sure to keep your chin up and keep focused at a spot on the ceiling.
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- When crunching, always keep your elbows pointing out.
- Remember, it's about quality, not quantity. Once you start to sacrifice your form, you most likely need to rest.
- Train your stomach at the end of your workout.
- Try not to yank your head and body forward or use momentum. The movement should be slow and controlled.
- Train your abs three to four times a week, following your weight-training routine.
Abdominals (upper and middle)
Position and Movement
Position the ball in an open area away from any objects that may pose a risk for injury. Carefully lie on your back on the ball so that you're balanced comfortably. Place your hands loosely behind your head while being careful not to pull on your head with your hands.
Start: Keeping your back and head straight, proceed to execute a crunch by contracting your abdominal muscles and lifting your shoulders about 4 to 6 inches.
Finish: Hold at the top of the movement for a moment before slowly returning to the start position.
Tip
For stability, position your feet a little wider than shoulder width apart. Focus on your abs doing all
the work.
Abdominals (upper, middle, and lower) and Obliques
Position and Movement
Use a rope or a bar with a pull-down machine. Kneel down facing the machine so that the cable comes down at a slight angle away from the rack as you crunch down.
Start: Grab the rope or bar and pull it down so that your hands are positioned just above your forehead. Crunch down as far as you can go, keeping the rope or bar in the same position. Keep your arms locked and focus on your abs doing the work.
Finish: Bring your body back up slowly to the start position by using your abdominals to do the work and control the motion.
Tip
Because you can add extra weight, this is a good exercise for causing the abdominal muscles to fatigue with fewer reps. Perform the kneeling cable crunches carefully and slowly, exhaling as you
go down.
Abdominals (upper and lower)
Position and Movement
Begin on on your hands and knees with the ab wheel or Swiss ball in front of you. Place your forearms out in front of you, resting on the wheel or Swiss ball.
Start: Keeping your abs tight and arms straight, slowly roll the wheel or ball out in front of you. Go as far as you are comfortable, without allowing your body to collapse forward.
Finish: Hold for a count of two and then roll back to the starting position.
Tip
As you roll out, pull your belly button toward your spine and tighten your torso.
