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October 29, 2009
Category: Build Muscle
The first time I heard about “8 pack abs” I instantly thought it was just a myth. Getting six pack abs is more than I signed up for; an 8 pack is just flat out cuckoo. Or so I thought… I soon realized that 8 pack abs aren’t impossible to achieve. With a lot of determination, a balanced diet, and plenty of exercise, anyone can have a chiseled 8 pack…even YOU. In this article, I’m going to focus on that last point – EXERCISE. It’s something many people dread because they consider it as work. I must admit, I, too, experienced an aversion to exercise back in the day. But keeping your eye on the prize only makes the journey so worthwhile. There’s no better time to start than here and now. These 4 abdominal muscles exercises are the simplest drills you can do to get 8 pack abs: 1. Weighted Sit Ups 2. Bicycles 3. Full Body Crunches 4. Curls Weighted Sit Ups For this exercise, you will need a small bag of flour or anything that can supply weight resistance. Be creative – you can use your purse, a medium-sized bottle of water, or even your baby! Now, lie down on the floor, bend your knees slightly, and plant your feet firmly on the ground. Hold down the weight on your chest with both hands so it doesn’t fall off. Gradually lift your torso while keeping the lower half for you body steady. Remember to keep those abdominal muscles tight. Once you’re at an angle, hold that position for as long as you possibly can, then lower your shoulders back to the floor slowly. Doing this simple exercise regularly will help you get those 8 pack abs. Bicycle This one’s my favorite out of all 4 exercises. Simply lie down on the floor, bring your knees up alternately, as if you were biking in air. Meanwhile, with your hands behind your ears, touch your right elbow to your left knee as it goes up, and then do the same with the other side. Full Body Crunches This one’s a real challenge, but I feel that it’s doing a lot for my abs. I suggest you start doing it, too! While lying on the floor, I’ll need you to place your hands across your chest, and slightly bend your knees. Now, come up as you would when you perform a regular crunch. Lift your legs toward the ceiling as you do your upper body crunch. Picture a slightly deviated horseshoe – THAT’S how your body is supposed to look like while doing this exercise. Stay in that U position for as long as you can then lay flat on the floor again. Curls You can say that this one’s almost like a regular crunch, but you will need to focus on “curling” your back and flexing your abdominal muscles more. Rest your hands over your stomach. Curl your back slowly as you lean those shoulders in, then uncurl at an equal pace back to the floor. So, here’s the truth about six pack abs: 8 pack abs CAN be a reality. Just perform these simple abs exercises often and NEVER SAY DIE Possibly Related Posts:
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