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In the contemporary times, nobody wishes to have flabby abs. It has
become the trend of the time to keep your abs slim and trim. If you
fantasize the day, when you can boast of the fact that you have no
more flabby abs, then here are some best abs exercises that will
help in shaping your abs. Some of the effective exercises to flatten
abs are bicycle exercise, exercise ball crunch, long arm crunch and
vertical leg crunch. |
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The Bicycle exercise
Method:
- Lie down on the floor facing upside and place your hand
behind your head.
- Lift your shoulder blades without pulling your neck.
- Bring your left knee above and try touching your chest.
- Straighten your left leg at an angle of 45° and try to touch
your left knee with your right elbow and vice versa.
- Keep repeating the process for about 12-16 times.
The Exercise Ball
Method:
- Lie on the floor facing upside with a ball resting under
your lower or mid back.
- Place your hands behind your head or else cross your arms
over your chest.
- Now while lifting your torso off the ball, contract your
abs, stretching the bottom of your ribcage down toward your
hips.
- Make sure, while you curl around, the ball doesn't move.
- Bring back your back to the original position and you'll
feel a stretch in your abs.
- Repeat the exercise for about 12-16 times and see its
wonderful effects.
The Vertical Leg Crunch
Method:
- Lie down on the floor facing upside and straighten your legs
with knees crossed.
- While lifting up your shoulder blades, contract your abs and
try touching your chest to your feet.
- Keeping your legs in a fixed position, contract your belly
button as if bringing it towards the spine.
- Lower your body to the original position and repeat this
exercise for about 12-16 times.
Long Arm Crunch
Method:
- Lie down on the floor with your arms straightened out.
- Keep the arms with your hands clasped, just next to your
ears.
- While lifting your shoulder blades, contract your abs and
try touching your feet.
- Lower your body and come back to the original position.
- Repeat the process for about 12-16 times.
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