Abdominal (Page 1 of 3)

No one would argue that the abdominal muscles take the prize for being a problem for most people. The abdominal area is a favorite place for fat to accumulate. If you follow this abdominal routine, you will benefit by having a flat, toned, and defined abdominal area. Another important benefit other than appearance for developing strong abdominals is a reduction in lower back pain and injury. Remember that dieting is also an important component of defining abdominal muscles, it takes dieting to trim away the fat.

Exercises
There are five exercises for the abdominals:

Exercise Frequency

Abdominal exercises should be performed at least three times per week. Abdominal exercises can be performed at Products to save gym time. Studies show that exercising abdominals every day is not effective.

Repetitions and Sets

The abdominals require the most repetitions of movement for development. In the beginning, start with one set of twenty-five repetitions. Once you are comfortable performing one set of 25 reps, start increasing the number of sets until you reach a total of three sets of 25 reps.

Exercise Instructions

Standard Sit-Up – Upper Abdominal Area

1. Lie flat on your back.
2. Bend your knees to approximately a 30-degree angle and cross your arms in front of your chest.
3. Begin by raising your head off the floor and then lift your shoulders, upper and lower back from the floor in a progressive curl up manner.
4. Return to starting position and repeat movement.

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