3 Exercises To Get Rock Hard Abs

Pretty much anyone can improve his or her mid section. The best part of the following abs workout is that you can do them from home. Now, you don’t have to do all of these exercises to get a flat stomach but it is important to assess the bonuses of each one. One might work better for you than others.

So without further ado, the following are three extremely effective exercises to do when your goal is to get ROCK HARD ABS.

1. Crunches

You all know what a crunch is, right? Well, at least the idea of what a crunch is. Basically you’re scrunching at the tummy and then releasing in a rapid motion. Actually, that’s not exactly going to help you. While you may think that the faster you perform crunches the faster you’ll be getting to your rock-hard abs, you’re only half right. Crunches will get you some nice abs if you do them correctly. The proper way to perform a crunch is to lie down with your feet flat and firm on the ground. This means your knees will be at a peak. You’re going to lift the upper part of your body (without straining your neck muscles) while crunching your stomach muscles at the same moment. Hold that position up to four seconds before slowly allowing your body to return to the former position. It’s important this release is controlled. Start with three sets of 30 reps until that is easy. Then kick it up a notch.

2. Knee Ups

This particular exercise requires using a bench, which you will grasp. Hold your legs out in front of you using your stomach muscles as much as you can to keep your legs outstretched. With control, pull your knees up slowly towards your torso. You should be able to feel the muscles in your stomach working. Pause for a moment then do again. This movement should not be jagged or harsh but firm and smooth. Your goal is three sets again with 25 reps.

3. Hanging Leg Raises/Knee Raises

This exercise is a bit more advanced and requires a bar used for chin-ups. This is one of the better routines for getting the results you want and the abs you desire. Grasp the bar just more than shoulder width. Swinging should not happen as you do this exercise. Raise your knees to a 90 degree angle contracting your abs as you do so. Again, hold for around 3-4 seconds before slowly releasing your muscles. Do not just relax and let your body fall. Your goal should be three sets comprised of 15 reps. You can also try just holding on to the bar as you stand straight and not curling your knees.

Summary

A good workout that includes stomach exercises which is performed two or three times a week will get your abs in better shape than you imagined. You will soon be feeling and seeing a better stomach that you can always continue to improve with these workouts.