3 Core Strengthening Exercises for Killer Abs
Rock hard abs are the hallmark of a sexy body today. No abs? So sorry… goodbye!
Six pack abs are not so easy to achieve. You must get them the old fashioned way and can’t rely on machines to do it for you. you need to earn them and core training is the starting point.
If you have lower back problems check with your doctor before attempting to work on these exercises. These exercises are designed to build up the core which is the foundation for developing killer abs.
The three exercises are:
1. The Plank 2. The Side Plank 3. The Superman
1. The Plank
For this exercise, you need to have your body absolutely straight. Get into push up position. Use your forearms to support your upper body.
Remember to keep your body in an absolutely straight line. Don’t lift up your butt, drop your head, or arch your back because those things will make the exercise easier — and that isn’t the point! Hold this position for 30-60 seconds or as long as you can.
To benefit the most from this exercise you need to make it harder. For this, lift one of your feet a few inches higher off the floor. The key to making the exercise tougher is to load your core unevenly.
2. The Side Plank
The side plank is an exercise that’s tougher than the plank. Lie down on the side with your fore arm firmly planted on the ground. Lift your hips above the floor in such a way the only your for arms and your feet are on the ground.
It is important that your body is straight. When you are in position hold your position for 15-30 seconds.
To make this exercise more effective, lift the top foot while you are still in position. This exercise in surprisingly tough and is very effective in strengthening the core.
3. The Superman
Have you ever seen superman fly? Lie down on your stomach and stretch your arms out in order to make a “V” with the head.
Keep your legs together and raise them of the ground making sure your knees aren’t touching the floor. When you are in position, hold for 30-60 seconds or as long as you can.
These three exercises are like the foundation for building up killer abs. Instead of wimpy ab machines, these exercises are an effective way to start.
“The dictionary is the only place where ‘results’ comes before ‘work’.” Rightly said by Vince Lombard. Getting a flat abs with out the proper foundation will yield no results at all.
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