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Some Six Pack Exercises To Get You Started

November 4, 2009 by Jace P. Andersen  
Filed under muscle building

It seems recently that the nation as a whole has decided to take a stand against obesity. Now, everything you get talks less about taste and more about calorie count, it’s nutrients, and natural origins. Everywhere you look there is a new ab machine or super supplement all the celebrities are using to keep their bodies looking great. Here are some of the most common six pack exercises out there.

No pills, no equipment, and no gimmicks. I have come to find that real results come from real hard work and dedication. These exercises should be enough to get you started, and well on your way to the abs that you have hoped for.

Crunches–Most folks would tell you that the most effective exercise for tighter abs is a standard crunch. A crunch is started by lying flat on your back with your knees pulled up, allowing you to put your feet flat on the floor. Then you lift your shoulders off the floor towards your knees but only enough to feel your stomach tighten.

Knee Up Crunches–A variance of a standard crunch is the knee up crunch, which is relatively the same maneuver except you are also bringing your knees toward your elbows. This incorporates some other muscles and provides a little something to break the monotony of a series of normal crunches.

Sit Ups – Perhaps the most underrated exercise to get that dreamy six-pack is the classic sit up. It has taken second fiddle to many fitness buffs behind crunches and all of their variations. Many people steer clear of sit ups because it takes a lot of work to keep them going. Sit ups rely heavily on the person’s momentum and therefore, people would rather take the easy road with standard crunches. Sit ups incorporate sets of muscles that normal crunches simply cannot, which makes them a serious addition to anyone’s normal routine.

Jackknife Sit Ups – You might be thinking that sit ups simply don’t present the challenge you want for your road to the better you. A variation of the classic sit up you might consider is the jackknife sit up. While normal sit ups look like crunches in the start position, jackknife sit ups begin with the person lying completely flat on their back on the floor. Then, simultaneously, you must raise your legs and your upper body so that your face would meet your knees. Then return to the start position. A solid addition for anyone thinking their workout is getting stale.

Push Ups -While it is very well known that push-ups vastly improve arm and upper body strength and tone, what seems to evade people is the use of the abdominal muscles throughout a typical push up. This information provided, a typical push up could be very beneficial towards a regiment geared to give you a sweet six-pack.

These are just a few options that can drastically change your abs for the better. Getting an attractive six pack relies not on the product or supplement you buy, but on your dedication. These additions to your routine do not require equipment, and that means you can get started right away. Start building the better you.

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