A Better Ab Workout

Among the most common mistakes in the gym is when gym members especially overweight gym members perform 80 crunches a day expecting to totally transform his/her physique. This is a total waste of time when they should be focusing their efforts on more effective exercises. Sadly, I even see personal trainers making their clients do millions of crunches at the end of a workout. There's no need to ever get on your back for a nice tummy. A better way of working your abs is to make them a part of a total body workout during the workout rather than at the end of a split routine ( which is a workout based on a specific body part each day).




Furthermore, the best and more functional exercises are the ones that work more body parts at one time. This not only makes your body look great, it makes your body work better.



Here is an awesome workout that will produce a great mid section. For results keep committed. Perform this 3 times a week with another activity (sport, gym class, workout DVD etc) on the days off of this workout. Try it for a few weeks.



1) Plank (abs and back)

Hold for 30 seconds



• Lie face down with forearms and palms flat on floor.

• Raise up onto toes and rest on elbows.

• Keep back flat.

• Contract abs to keep from raising rear end in the air.



2) Squat front kick (abs and legs)

Perform for 30 seconds



• Stand with feet a little closer than shoulder width apart.

• Raise the right knee up and extend into a front kick.

• Bring that leg back down to the floor

• Lower down to a squat

• Repeat on the left leg



3) Spiderman Pushups (abs, shoulders, arms)

Perform 8 on each side



• Start in up part of the push up position

• As you lower your body, lift your right foot off of the floor and bring your knee towards your head. Rotate your shoulders and look at your right knee.

• Put your foot back down and rotate your body back to facing forward.

• Repeat on the left side



Perform 3 rounds