Get Washboard Abs

I don’t need to tell you that real success in reducing your waist size and flattening your stomach requires exercise. These are some exercises I do today. They can help get you started on your quest.

Crunches

Crunches are a basic and effective exercise which primarily targets your upper abdominals. Lie on a flat surface with your hands on your chest. Using your abs, pull your upper body straight up towards the ceiling. Don’t go all the way up to where your abs have disengaged, such as having your elbows touching your knees. What most people would consider about “half-way up” is about far enough to keep the abs firing. Hold the position for 2 seconds, then slowly lie back, using your stomach muscles to control the descent. Avoid using your neck, shoulders or arms to push/pull yourself up. This can cause stress and strains, and reduces the effectiveness exercise for your abs.

Side Crunches

Similar to regular crunches, but these target your olbliques, or side muscles. The obliques are what we often think of as “love handles”. The technique is the same as with regular crunches, except that you are pulling yourself up with a slight twist toward one side. You should feel the oblique engage on the way up and hold yourself for 2 seconds in a position where the oblique is still working. Remember to do these for both sides.

Leg Lifts

You’ve worked the upper and side abs, now leg lifts will target the lower abs. Start in the same lying position as with the crunches. Place your arms and hands on the floor, tucked in at your side. Now lift your legs six to twelve inches of the ground and hold for a few seconds. When lowering your legs, don’t just drop them; use your stomach muscles to slowly lower them.

Once you are used to this exercise, you might try adding a bit more resistance by strapping on ankle weights.

V- Crunches

Sit at the edge of a bench and reach back just enough to support yourself with your upper body at a 45 degree angle to the bench and ground. Then raise your knees toward your chest, creating a V shape.

Cat stretch

Get down on the floor on your hands and knees. Relax your muscles and look straight ahead. Now tighten your abs while raising you back upward as far as you can. Maintain the position for five counts before lowering your back. Remember to do the upward and downward thrusts in a slow, controlled manner.

Bicycle Crunch

Starting by lying flat on the floor with your hands beside your head, raise your knees up to 45 degrees angle. Then move your legs and feet in an alternating motion similar to pedaling a bicycle.

Standing Side Bends

This is another exercise which targets the obliques. Start by standing up straight with your stomach sucked in. Have your legs straight and your hands at your sides. Then lean the body from left to right. Keep your body facing front and do not rotate the hips.

Remember that there are many other exercises you can do to keep some variety in your workouts. And exercise is only one component which you will need to get the sexy abs you desire. Success can come for you, as it did for me, thanks to following the system which comes with my highest possible recommendation, the Truth About Abs.

Source: Easy Workout Tips to Get Washboard Abs