Abdominal exercises are important part of any exercise routine, either in home or gym workout strategy.
We need to practice them to lose the fat layer of our abdomen region, they really help to lose belly fat, but they are necessary to strengthen the abdomen and back muscles too; avoiding back injuries.
There are various types of abdominal exercises.
You can perform them using special fitness equipment, or execute
directly on the floor. Floor abdominal exercises are mostly done at
home. Well some abs exercises are very suitable for men, while some
other are good for women and can be performed using a medicine ball.
Abs exercises work as a base for many other workouts and physical activities, having well prepared abdominal muscles help you to work out easily. If you are not able to perform back exercises properly, or have back problems, then exercises for abs can help you a lot. Building strong abs help to have a straight body posture, if you are a person who spends hours seated you need to exercise your abs regularly.
Some abdominal exercises are described below;
The exercise ball crunch is one of the best abs exercises for women but men can use it too. You need to place an exercise ball on the floor and then rest your lower and middle back on it. Place your hands behind the head. Start pulling your upper body off the exercise ball. It is important to feel a sufficient stretch in your abdominal muscles and after some repeats a burning sensation. You need to do at least 15 repetitions as a beginner.
Bicycling. Lie straight on the floor with your back straight. Position your hands behind your head and bring your knees near the chest. Now, stretch your right leg and at the same time, turn your upper body to the left. While turning your upper body to the left side, bring your right elbow towards the left knee. Repeat the same procedure with the other side. Perform about 10 – 12 repetitions.
Pelvic Tilt. To perform pelvic tilt, you need to lie down on the floor and fold your knees. Keep your feet, shoulder width apart. Lift up your lower torso and remain in this position for a few seconds. Repeat this for 15 to 20 times.
Captain’s chair.This exercise is useful for the muscles of the six-pack and the waist. This chair can be found
in many gyms and health clubs.
One great,simple useful abdominal exercise can be this one :
Lie down on one side of your body on the floor. Keep your body with your feet and elbow. Raise your body with your hips straight. Hold in this contracted position. Increase this duration of contraction of muscles weekly. Repeat this for 15 to 20 times.
It is clear that a flat abdominal can’t show your overall fitness level, anyway to look in great shape it is not a detail, this is why many folks go in for abs exercises program. Abdominal exercises help not only to shape and strengthen your abdominal muscles, but also to shed the excessive belly fat.
