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onsdag 16 september 2009

2 Tips To An Effective At Home Abs Workout

By Travis Hunt

Can't find time to join a gym? You can carry out a full at home abs workout fast.

Did you know that doing a home abs workout is the same as exercising at the gym? You don't have to wear your designer gym outfit and deal with traffic. Getting a decent six pack abs workout is doable at home.

Of course, you can spend a lot dough on a gym membership and the best exercise accessory. But this is not an assurance that you will have ripped abs.

You need to follow two steps before you break the bank.

1. Knowledge. There is so much information available about abdominal muscle training virtually everywhere. Take the time to start researching on what works for an at home abs workout without breaking the bank. Constantly learning will help you achieve your goals in no time.

2. Dedication. This would most certainly have to come from you. You must adhere to your six pack abs workout and follow through to the end. Without dedication, you might as well say goodbye to those rock solid abs.

To start things off, allocate a space in your living room, bedroom, or basement to use as an exercise area. This helps in sticking to your workout routine. Each time you are in that room, you feel inspired.

The only two things that I consider as good investments for an at home abs workout are the yoga mat and exercise ball. They are hardly costly and you can use them for other kinds of muscle-targeting exercises as well.

You can start working out every other day by following at least 3 abdominal exercises as part of your program. It is necessary to have a whole day's rest so as not to strain your muscles.

Start your six pack abs workout with these three doable exercises:

a. Bicycles. This exercise requires you to lie down on your yoga mat. Put your hands close to your head with palms facing upward. Bend every other knee and do a cycling motion. While you are at it, your right elbow should touch your left knee and do it alternately.

b. Ball Crunches. To carry on with your home abs workout, use the ball like a chair. Slowly lie on your back and let the ball gently roll under you until your back is comfortable. Your thighs and the upper portion of your body should be parallel to the floor. Little by little sit back up and don't forget to contract your muscles in your abdominal area.

c. Full Body Crunches. With this exercise, lie on your back and make sure both feet are flat on the floor. Raise your upper body gently off the floor keeping your legs steady and make sure to hold in your abdominal region. Hold that difficult angle for a moment. Bring your upper body down steadily and repeat the steps.

Remember to start slow and finish hard. I know you're EXCITED to get those six pack abs. But gradually increasing your reps as well as the intensity of each exercise is the best and SAFEST way to carry out your at home abs workout.

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