Quick Abs Routine
This is a quick abs routine for both beginners looking to get some definition while burning fat or even for more advanced people who just want to simplify things to maintain their six pack abs.
A study by the American Council on Exercise revealed that the three most effective ab exercises of all are, in the following order:
- the bicycle exercise
- the captain’s chair
- exercise ball crunch
That’s right, these three basic exercises beat out all other machines and routines in terms of both overall effectiveness and speed of results - you can use them to get quick abs and look great in in time.
So before you invest in some expensive equipment or even DVDs or workout manuals, try starting with a routine consisting of two of these three exercises twice a week (or for more advanced people, try all three exercises). Concentrate on form over speed - the more perfect your form, the better the results will be.
For beginners, the three exercises above are quite simple. The bicycle exercise require no equipment at all. Basically, you lay on your back, hands behind your head and legs in the air. You then lift your shoulder blades off the ground and bring your knees in towards your torso. Next, you extend your right leg out straight at a 45 degree angle while turning your right elbow towards your left knee. Then switch, extending your left leg while pivoting your left elbow towards your right knee. Continue for 10-20 reps, or until you reach abdominal muscular failure.
The exercise ball crunch requires the purchase of an inflatable exercise ball, but they are cheap and easy to find. Do a set of 10-20 crunches using the ball (or you can also just do standard crunches on the floor if you don’t want to by a ball).
Repeat this routine every three days, and throw in a couple sets of push ups to build muscles mass and rev up your metabolism.
Soon you’ll be well on your way to defining your abs and having the six pack you’ve always wanted.
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