3 Exercises To Strengthen Your Core And Obtain Killer Abs
July 29, 2008
Rock solid Abs are a distinctive mark of sexiness in a man’s body. So if you don’t have abs you can kiss your social life goodbye.
Six pack abs are not so easy to achieve. You must get them the old fashioned way and can’t rely on machines to do it for you. you need to earn them and core training is the starting point.
If you have lower back problems check with your doctor before attempting to work on these exercises. These exercises are designed to build up the core which is the foundation for developing killer abs.
The three exercises are:
1. The Plank 2. The Side Plank 3. The Superman
1. The Plank
Get into a pushup position. It’s important to have your body absolutely straight. Support your upper body by putting your forearms on the floor.
Keep your body in straight line. Make sure you don’t lift up your butt, drop your head, or arch your back because these things can make these exercises easier and less effective. When you are in position, hold for 30-60 seconds or as long as you can.
To benefit the most from this exercise you need to make it harder. For this, lift one of your feet a few inches higher off the floor. The key to making the exercise tougher is to load your core unevenly.
2. The Side Plank
If you thought the plank was tough, wait until you try the Side Plank! Lie down on one side. Now brace your forearm on the floor and lift your hips off of the floor. The only parts of your body touching the floor should be your forearm and your feet.
Remember to keep your body in a straight line… don’t bend forward. Hold the position for 15 to 30 seconds or as long as you can.
To get more benefit from the Side Plank, try lifting the top foot just a few inches while you are in position. It’s surprising how really tough this exercise is — but it is also a very effective exercise for strengthening your core.
3. The Superman
We all know superman and how he flies. Lie down on your belly and stretch your hands so that they make a “V” with your hands.
While keeping your legs together, raise them up till your knees are lifter off the ground. Hold your position for 30-60 seconds or as long as you can.
These three exercises are like the foundation for building up killer abs. Instead of wimpy ab machines, these exercises are an effective way to start.
But remember what Vince Lombardi said, “The dictionary is the only place where ‘results’ comes before ‘work’.” That sums it up when it comes to conquering that belly flab — without core training, no results!
Comments
Got something to say?