Best Ab Exercises - Quickly See Dynamite Results

By Aldo Clayton

Everyone wants their midsection to look good. If your abs are not in good shape, you are nobody, at least to some. While a slim, muscled midsection looks great, it will look even better on a body which is well toned all around. Incorporate ab exercises into your routine for great looking abs - and a good looking body!

There are essentially quite a few good ab exercises out there. If you try one and it's not for you, just move on, there's more to choose between. Each exercise works better for some folks than others. You'll have to try many before finding some which you like. And naturally, your abs still get an exercise session irrespective of which one you choose.

1. Still Bike Crunches - Now while crunches can't do the job alone, they are favorable. Bicycle crunches employ your ab muscle regions : rectus abdominal, lower abdominal and oblique abs. Do this exercise lying on the floor, back rounded and hands behind the neck to avoid straining yourself. Your upper abs will be engaged, and your lower abs will come into action as you lift your knees up to form a 90 degree angle. Move the other knee to the center of your body while moving the opposite elbow to your knee. Alternate sides for one full count everytime.

2. Kickboxing and karate skills - You can take classes at the gymnasium or try using TaeBo tapes. The pulling down motions of your arms and the upward motion of your legs is like doing a crunch standing up! Kickboxing uses all your abdominal muscles so helping your full body burn fat. All of the movements you'll do are done with your abs tightened ; this may help you keep balance for a better workout.

3. Torso Twists - A body twist tightens your abs as you move from side to side in short , rapid movements. You have to do this one right to really benefit your abs. Broomstick twists are done by standing and doing a sweeping motion first on one side, then the other. Stand with bent knees and arms extended on each side. Try to keep your hips still as you do the exercise. You want to make your abs do the work here. - 29951

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