It's not enough just to get rid of belly fat; you need to do six pack exercises to properly sculpt it.
The firm and toned shape of your body will allow you to really flaunt the development of your body, and you'll definitely feel much stronger, healthier and above all self-confident about yourself.
There are, however, a few minor details that you need to understand before you go about the business of building that abs: The Light Exercises: Crunches and air pedaling If you're just starting out, doing the heavy exercises will run a high risk of damaging your muscles.
This is why basic crunches and air pedals are excellent six pack exercises to build up muscle strength in both the upper and lower portions of your abdomen.
Lay flat on your back and bring your knees upwards to your abdomen.
For the crunches, pull your body towards your knees using only the force generated from your abdomen.
Don't exceed an angle of 45 degrees in order to prevent damage to your spine or back.
Air pedaling assumes the same position as the crunches, but you bring your knees up into the air instead of towards your body.
Extend one foot forward and begin a cycling motion, as if you were pedaling a bicycle.
Start with twenty counts a set for both crunches and air pedals and gradually increase by five counts every other day.
The Medium Exercises: Long arm crunches and vertical crunches If your body has become used to the light six pack exercises and you no longer feel any strain from doing them, then it's time to upgrade to the long arm crunches and vertical crunches.
Assume the same position as the basic crunch and pull upwards with your abdomen as usual.
This time, stretch your arms towards your knees and hold it for a few seconds before dropping down to repeat the process again.
Vertical crunches are a bit different.
Lay back on the floor or mat and stretch your feet towards the air.
Cross them, and 'pull' your buttocks towards the air.
If you do it correctly, you'll lift your body a bit off the floor and you'll feel the burn on the lower parts of your abdomen.
The Heavy Exercises: Ball crunches and the captain's chair The heavier six pack exercises are designed to really shape your abs into the familiar bulges seen on the bodies of bodybuilders.
Remember though that these have a high potential of damaging your body if it is not tough enough to handle the pressure, so beware.
You'll need an exercise ball for the ball crunch and a pair of parallel bars leveled with your abdomen for the captain's chair.
Sit on the exercise ball and lean back, steadying yourself with your feet on the floor.
Slowly carry yourself towards your abdomen and lean back once again.
The angle will be higher so there will be more pressure on your abs, while maintaining balance will add even more pressure on the abs.
For the captain's chair, grip the bars firmly and slowly bring your knees up to your abdomen while carrying your weight with your arms.
So there you have it, the light, medium and heavy six pack exercises you can use.
Select which you need to use, and you'll be well on your way to sculpting the perfect pack of abs!
The firm and toned shape of your body will allow you to really flaunt the development of your body, and you'll definitely feel much stronger, healthier and above all self-confident about yourself.
There are, however, a few minor details that you need to understand before you go about the business of building that abs: The Light Exercises: Crunches and air pedaling If you're just starting out, doing the heavy exercises will run a high risk of damaging your muscles.
This is why basic crunches and air pedals are excellent six pack exercises to build up muscle strength in both the upper and lower portions of your abdomen.
Lay flat on your back and bring your knees upwards to your abdomen.
For the crunches, pull your body towards your knees using only the force generated from your abdomen.
Don't exceed an angle of 45 degrees in order to prevent damage to your spine or back.
Air pedaling assumes the same position as the crunches, but you bring your knees up into the air instead of towards your body.
Extend one foot forward and begin a cycling motion, as if you were pedaling a bicycle.
Start with twenty counts a set for both crunches and air pedals and gradually increase by five counts every other day.
The Medium Exercises: Long arm crunches and vertical crunches If your body has become used to the light six pack exercises and you no longer feel any strain from doing them, then it's time to upgrade to the long arm crunches and vertical crunches.
Assume the same position as the basic crunch and pull upwards with your abdomen as usual.
This time, stretch your arms towards your knees and hold it for a few seconds before dropping down to repeat the process again.
Vertical crunches are a bit different.
Lay back on the floor or mat and stretch your feet towards the air.
Cross them, and 'pull' your buttocks towards the air.
If you do it correctly, you'll lift your body a bit off the floor and you'll feel the burn on the lower parts of your abdomen.
The Heavy Exercises: Ball crunches and the captain's chair The heavier six pack exercises are designed to really shape your abs into the familiar bulges seen on the bodies of bodybuilders.
Remember though that these have a high potential of damaging your body if it is not tough enough to handle the pressure, so beware.
You'll need an exercise ball for the ball crunch and a pair of parallel bars leveled with your abdomen for the captain's chair.
Sit on the exercise ball and lean back, steadying yourself with your feet on the floor.
Slowly carry yourself towards your abdomen and lean back once again.
The angle will be higher so there will be more pressure on your abs, while maintaining balance will add even more pressure on the abs.
For the captain's chair, grip the bars firmly and slowly bring your knees up to your abdomen while carrying your weight with your arms.
So there you have it, the light, medium and heavy six pack exercises you can use.
Select which you need to use, and you'll be well on your way to sculpting the perfect pack of abs!