Three simple Exercises to Build Perfect Abs
November 25th, 2008
With the growing prosperity and awareness, people have become conscious about their looks and health. Most of the men and women visit gym regularly to stay fit. For men it is about broadening their arms, chest, shoulder and getting those slim thighs. However, another important part of the body that is focused almost by every gymer but only a few achieve it is perfect ABS. These are the muscles of abdominal region.
Abs is those body parts that take the longest time to build. Every man dreams to have that perfect Abs, but mostly they are unaware of the proper exercises to achieve them. Every human being has abdominal muscles, but if the layer of fat covers them then it becomes difficult to build proper Abs.
The abdominal muscles or Abs are divided into upper abs and lower abs. When you start building abs one thing you should take concern of is what exercise will build which body part. Here are a few simple exercises for building Abs.
Crunches – This exercise helps you in building the upper Abs. You should lie down on floor on a mat, bending your knees slightly such that your feet are flat on the floor. Put your hands behind your head and slowly lift your upper body or shoulders off the mat, squeezing your abdominal muscles. Try to keep it a smooth flowing motion and do at least two sets of 30.
Cable Crunches – It also aims at building the upper Abs. Now instead of lying back on your back, you must be in kneeling position on your knees. Now grab the double rope set up around the cable machine tightly and then slowly bring your elbows down to your knees. Then slowly rise back. Repeat the motion 20 times and do two sets with moderate weights.
Knee Ups – Sit on the edge of a bench and then extend your legs outwards. Then slowly bend your knees and pull back into your chest, allowing the abdominal muscles to contract. Repeat about 30 times in one set.
These are three simple exercises that will help you build those perfect flaunting and astonishing abs. You can watch video tutorials of these exercises here: