Flat Abs Exercises

So you've got the diet part down pat and it's now a routine for you. Give yourself a pat on the back and let's get started on flat abs exercises that will replace the belly fat you're losing with the diet plan. Strong abs are not just amazing looking, they serve a very important purpose. They protect help keep your body healthy and help protect your spine.  We all know that crunches alone are not going to give  you the rock hard abs you've always wanted. And while standing around and squeezing your abs is a good start, it's now time to get some serious work in on your abs to get them to the shape you've always dreamed of having.

The way to get flat abs starts with your diet and ends with your exercise regimen. According to the American Council on Exercise, the best place to start in your exercises is with an easy one called the bicycle. Simply lay back on your back and lace your hands behind your head. Lift your shoulder blades without pulling on your neck and then bring your knees in towards your chest. Straighten out your left leg while twisting your upper body to the right. Your left elbow should be going towards your right knee. Then switch sides. Do about 13-15 repetitions while alternating sides in a biking motion.

If you've got some extra cash, get yourself a large medicine ball. What you're going to want to do is lie back on the ball with it resting under you lower to middle back. Then, put your hands behind your head  or cross them over your chest. Tighten your abs so that you are lifting your midsection off the ball and pulling the bottom of your ribcage down toward the hips. When you're curling up, you'll need to keep the ball still and you shouldn't be rolling it. Lay back down, as you stretch the abs and repeat for 12-15 repetitions.

Another effective way to get flat abs is with the vertical leg crunch. Again, lay back on the floor, cross your legs at the knees and extend your legs straight up in the air. Lift the shoulders up off the floor like you're lifting your chest towards your feet. Keep your legs still and up as you repeat the crunch mini-sit up 12-15 times. Another version of this crunch that also works well for flat abs for women or really flat abs for men too, is the long arm crunch. Instead of having the legs up in the air, have your feet on the floor with the knees bent. Straighten your arms out over your head with the hands crossed. Lift those shoulder blades and raise your body slightly in that mini-sit up style. Keep your arms out as you lower and repeat 12-15 times.

These workouts to get flat abs should keep you busy as you get a jump start on the exercise portion of the equation. Remember to check with a doctor before starting any exercise regimen to make sure you're fully able to do these exercises.
 

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