Home Exercise for Abdominals – 4 Great Workouts

Performing a good exercise for abdominals doesn’t have to be done on an expensive piece of gym equipment. As a matter of fact, I’ve met a lot of people who did just fine with their abs without spending a single cent.

In a recent scientific study done at San Diego State University, they tested more than 10 abdominal exercises and weeded out the least effective of the bunch. The ones listed below were categorized as the top 4. These straightforward yet effective drills can help you achieve a much firmer, flatter stomach in just weeks.

With your exercise for abdominals, and just about anything you need to get done, much dedication and hard work are needed. The truth about abs is that you can’t expect to get a six pack just by declaring your desire for them. You also need to bear in mind that exercise works hand in hand with proper nutrition.

Your exercise for abdominals must consist of at least 3 of the following: Bicycle exercise, Ball Crunches, Weighted Sit Ups, and Full Body Crunches. Having a regular fitness routine (e.g. working out every other day) is imperative. You can start off easy then increase the frequency as time goes; 5 reps at 3 sets each exercise sounds about right. Remember, this isn’t a race; start slow and finish hard – that is the secret.

1. Bicycle Exercises. Kick off by lying down on the floor, placing your hands behind each ear, and bending your knees while keeping both feet flat on the ground. This is how you’d want to start this exercise every time. Then, raise one leg at a time, mimicking a cycling action in the air. Simultaneously touch your right elbow to your left knee as it goes up, and do the same on the other side.

2. Ball Crunches. This exercise for abdominals will require an exercise ball. Those aren’t really hard to come by (and they’re very reasonably priced, too). First thing you need to do is sit on the ball as you would on a ordinary chair. Keep both feet planted firmly on the floor. Slowly lean back, allowing the ball to gently roll underneath you, then stop when your upper body and thighs are parallel to the ground. Lift your upper body as you would with a regular crunch and stop halfway up. Hold it there for about 5 seconds and lower your back on the ball.

3. Weighted Sit Ups. Lie back down on the floor, keep your feet flat while bending at the knees. Using a light weight, like a hardbound book or a bottle of water, place it over your chest and hold it down with your hands. Lift your shoulders off the floor slowly without moving your lower body. Once you’ve reached a challenging angle, hold that position, slowly go back down to the floor, and begin again.

4. Full Body Crunches. This exercise for abdominals has got to be one of my favorites. Lie on the floor again, cross your arms over your chest, and keep those knees bent. Lift your torso off the ground while you pull in both knees toward your pelvis. Hold it there for a second, assume the original position, then start over.

Always remember to keep your abdominal muscles taut with every exercise for abdominals. With a healthy meal plan and a regular fitness program, you’re sure to get six pack abs that your colleagues will be jealous of.