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Stomach
“When are you expecting?” These are the dreaded words for anyone who isn’t
pregnant. Who doesn’t want a great flat stomach exercise? Whether, you have
recently given birth and want to lose that extra flab, or need a rippled six-pack
instead of looking like you are about to give birth.
The following are a few exercises that are sure to build your stomach muscles
and burn the fat coating them and concealing their glory.
Swiss Ball Crunches.
· We’ve all seen these gigantic balls, either on TV, at home or in the gym.
They are a fairly recent invention that allows you to work your stomach, without
hurting your butt and back. With you feet shoulder length apart lay down on
the ball so that you are balanced. Place your hands behind your head for support
and balance. Slowly raise your head without letting your hands push the back
of your pate. Repeat as many times as you can. Before you know it you’ll be
going a hundred of these things.
Hanging Leg Raises
· This one is particularly easy because you do not need any special equipment.
Just find a bar that you can hang from comfortably, making sure your feet do
not touch the ground. Jumping up slightly grip the bar with your hands. Use
gloves if you wish. This will give you a better grip and prevent calluses. Now,
bring your legs up to your chest as far as you can. Make sure your back remains
perfectly straight. Repeat until you can repeat no more.
Abdominal Crunch
This one is the old standby. Anyone can do it from anywhere. It may put some
strain on your back, but if done properly it will yield results in no time at
all. Just follow these instructions.
· Lay on the ground with legs bent and feet flat. Don’t pull from your arms.
Keep your focus on the abdominal muscles. This is an abdominal crunch not a
sit up.
· Keep your abdominal muscles tight, neck straight and chest up.
· From your sternum, crunch your weight up and forward.
· Your lower back should remain flat on the ground at all times.
· Under control, lower your weight, stop just before your shoulders touch the
ground and reverse the motion back up.
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