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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Best Gym Workouts for Abdominal Muscles

By Jose R. Farino

Looking for some good gym workouts for your abs? There are so many different approaches to take, and gimmicks out there, it can be hard to determine the best gym workouts for your abdominal muscles.

Focus on all the abdominal muscles evenly. If not you run the risk of over toning one set and looking uneven. Remember, you have upper abs, lower abs, and side abdominal muscles, also known as obliques. Sit Ups, Crunches, and Side Crunches will help you make sure you are paying attention to all of these abdominal muscles.

Captain's Chair is one of the most effective ab gym workouts. Start with legs dangling and slowly lift your knees in toward your chest. The motion should be controlled and deliberate as you bring your knees up and return them back to the starting position.

The Plank is a good exercise for the oblique muscles, or the side abdominals. The plank should be done with a straight torso, straight forearms, and toes on the floor lift up while keeping the body straight. The head should be looking at the floor, and you should work toward holding this position for 10 or more seconds at a time. You can add more to this with arm and leg lifts as you feel comfortable.

Bicycle Crunches are some of the most effective for working toward a six pack. To do a bicycle crunch you will need to: Lie face up on the floor and lace your fingers behind your head. Bring the knees in towards the chest and lift the shoulder blades off the ground and do not pull on the neck. Straighten the left leg out while simultaneously turning the upper body to the right, bringing the left elbow towards the right knee. Switch sides, bringing the right elbow towards the left knee. Continue alternating sides in a 'pedaling' motion for 12-16 reps.

Vertical Leg Crunches will help strengthen the lower abs, and help women get rid of the pooch associated with pregnancy. Lift the legs straight into the air while lifting the head and shoulders off the ground toward the torso.

Ab Crunches with an Exercise Ball are done the same way as a traditional ab crunch. If done while sitting on the exercise ball, it will give these ab crunches an extra boost.

With these tips and tricks, anyone who enjoys going to the gym or is determined to flatten that tummy will surely see flatter abs from gym workouts soon. Remember though, as important as it is to focus on gym workouts and fitness, it is just as important to focus on healthy eating. If you're not burning fat while building those muscles, you will not be able to see them. - 17269

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