the thing is some parts of the abs are more developed on one side then the other, so what should i do?
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when you do sit ups or crunches, you tend to twist your body. Try to use a machine to keep you steady. and try side crunches, just sit in a chair and instead of going forward, bend sideways, as many times as you can to the right, then to the left....keep them even. if you can only do 40 to the right, but only 30 left, then take the right down to 30 until you can up the left to 40. eventually it will make a difference. you have to keep your body from twisting or bending in the wrong places.
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Increasing your cardio will help your abs to become more defined - most people have a little bit of belly fat that covers them. You don't even notice it's there - it barely looks like any other fat, but it does cover the ab muscles.\n\nOtherwise, work your "core" rigorously and alternate between toning exercises (low weight, high reps) and stretching exercises. If you lift for mass (high weight, low reps) you will develop a mass muscle rather than well-defined muscle, which will look the opposite of what you'd like. Your core includes:\n\nUpper abs\nLower abs\nobliques\nlower back\npelvic muscles\n\nYour upper abs and lower abs can be targeted by situps, cruncies, assisted crunches, leg lifts and trunk lifts. If you're not used to doing a lot of these, a number of inexpensive aids exist to make sure you're focusing on those muscles without straining the neck and shoulders (which you'll really need).\n\nYour obliques can be trimmed down by holding a freeweight at your side in one hand, putting  your other hand behind your back, standing with your legs shoulder width apart and rocking to the side slowly. The important thing is to PULL WITH THE OPPOSITE OBLIQUE from the weight, and not at all with your arm. Your arm is only there to keep your weight from hitting your body. Make sure to stretch these as they tighten up quickly.\n\nYour lower back can be taken care of by doing a sort of reverse sit-up, you lay face-down with your legs above your body and lift in reverse, pulling your trunk up towards your legs.\n\nMost importantly WORK ON YOUR SHOULDERS AND HANDS. Shoulder strains and wrist fractures are some of the most common injuries in cheerleading.
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oh honey u really need to reduce it.lay down n make a big circle with your one leg for 10 times in one direction.and practice it with another leg.and now practice it in anti clock wise. increase the number of circles gradually.being laying down do cycle ling with both the legs simultaneously.this will really help.your abdomen fat reduces slowly.this will help you trust me.i practiced this for 6 months now i have a flat ab.
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There is no such thing at top or bottom lower or upper abs!!! Your abs are one big muscle! When your work your abs you work the whole thing. If you're looking to TONE your abs try these exercises \n\nPlanks are great for working your core - while on your forearms and knees, clasp your hands together so your forearms make a V. Straighten your legs to balance on your forearms and the balls of your feet. Tighten your buttt and abs and try to maintain a straight line from your shoulders to your heels. Hold for 10 seconds and try to work your way up to 30. Repeat. \n\nBack lifts are also good - lie on your stomach with your hands on your lower back. Raise your chest 3 or 4 inches off the floor while keeping your legs on the floor. Hold for 5 seconds then repeat 10 times at least. \n\nAir Bike - Lie on your back and put your hands behind your head. Raise your legs so your thighs are perpendicular and your lower legs are just above parallel to the floor. Curl up and bring your left elbow toward your right side while drawing your right knee in to meet it. It is like you are riding a bike. Alternate sides, continuing the motion back and forth. Remember, don't just flap your elbow across your body, actually rotate your shoulder across and squeeze your abs.\n\nAlternate heel touchers - Works your obliques. In order to complete 1 repetition, each heel must be touched once. So, get into position, crunch over and touch your right heel once, then crunch over and touch your left heel once, and now you've completed 1 repetition. Lie down on the floor. Bend your knees and keep your feet 18-24 inches apart. Keep your arms straight down at your sides. Crunch forward and up about 3-4 inches. Remember to keep your lower back pressed flat against the ground. Keep your head in a neutral position. Alternate touching your right heel and then your left heel. Remember, touching each heel once is one rep!\n\nBent knee Hip raise - This is like the Reverse Crunch but with a longer range of motion. Outstretch your hands to your sides with your knees bent at a 60 degree angle and your feet just off the floor. Using your lower abs, roll your pelvis backward to raise your hips off of the floor. Your knees will be over your chest. Squeeze your abs and then return to the starting position slowly. You can straighten your legs to make it harder or wear ankle weights.\n\nButtt Ups - Begin a pushup position but with your elbows on the ground and resting on your forearms. Your elbows should be bent at a 90 degree angle. Arch your back slightly out rather than keeping your back completely straight. Raise your glutes toward the ceiling, squeezing your abs tightly to close the distance between your ribcage and hips so you end up in a high bridge position. Lower back down slowly to your starting position. Repeat. Don't let your back sag downwards.\n\nCross body crunches - Lie on your back and bend your knees about 60 degrees and keep your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands loosely behind your head. Curl up and bring your right elbow and shoulder across your body while bring your left knee in toward your left shoulder at the same time. Reach with your elbow and try to touch your knee. Do one side for all your reps, then switch to the other side. Try to bring your shoulder up towards your knee rather than just your elbow.\n\nCrunches - hands over head -This variation makes it tougher than regular crunches. Lie on the floor with your knees bent. Keep your feet flat on the floor. Stretch your arms overhead and cross your palms. Curl your upper body forward and bring your shoulder blades just off the floor. Keep your arms aligned with your head, neck and shoulder. Don't move them forward from that position! Slowly lower down after squeezing your abs tight\n\nCrunches - Lie flat on your back with your feet flat on the ground, or resting on a bench with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle. If you are resting your feet on a bench, place them three to fo
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put a 25lb weight behind ur head. do jack knife sit ups. or go to the gym get on a recline bench seat. and get a weighted ball go down with it abover ur head come up pass it to a friend who is switching sides and passing it back to you and go back down with it over your head. it ripped my abs in about 5weeks.
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There are many exercises that will help train your core.  However, your abs will not be visable if your body fat is too high.  \n\nSo, do crunches, hanging knee raises, cable pull down, etc.... but keep the diet in check or you won't be able to see your hard work.  \n\nFeel free to contact me if you have more questions.
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YOU MAY WANT TO SEE A DOCTOR. IF YOUR A DIABETIC IT MAY BE NUROPOTHY. IF NOT THEN IT MAY BE A CIRCULATION ISSUE. EITHER WAY IT IS NOT SOMETHING TO PLAY WITH IF IT IS ON THE LEFT SIDE BECAUSE IT COULD BE RELATED TO THE HEART.
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my wife stands on my stomach while i do crunches.  doesnt hurt as long as you are in shape and keep your abs tight!
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Tummy muscles on your sides.
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If your interested in developing your abs and effectively learning exercises and methods to reduce bodyfat in your abdominal area, the best advice I can give you is to stay away from the Ab Chair.\n\nHere are some effective abdominal exercises for your reference. Please seek the advice of a personal trainer for correct execution before attempting any of these.\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/fitness/Strength_Exercises_abdominals.html\n\nHere's a previous post of mine on some great tips on how to effectively develop your abs.\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlBM550D3hRcviKly78bfwXsy6IX?qid=20060625112300AA3i6PV
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Yes, because I have been doing ab exercises everyday for almost 2 weeks (maybe for the same reasons as you) and there is a noticeable difference, especially in definition.  KEEP GOING !
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Lay on your side with your legs straight out and lift them so your legs make a 90 degree angle. Do 30 on each side, you'll feel it! It works out your side stomach muscles too.
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Do more abdominal exercises.
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You should do only ab stregth training, like cruches reverse crunches, and side cruches. dont drink protein shakes on a regular basis or ur be bulky.
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Nope, you're not the only one.  I'm a female, and in my experience all guys are shaped a little differently, and curve a bit, too.  Sometimes to one side or the other, sometimes down.  No worries.  :) Although if you are concerned, you can bring it up to your doctor the next time you go in for a physical.
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Everbody has abs and you can have the strongest abs but if you have fat covering it up, then there is no point. The abs are made up of 3 parts side, upper and lower. my cousin is a trainer and he taught me this exercise and its a killer. You do 25 crunchers and then 25 crunchers to the left and 25 to right. Then you hold dumbbells in your fist to keep your hands down when you are going left to lift your leg up and down. when you are going down, go slowly. When you do these exercise you should contract your muscles. Do 3 sets of this and you are probably sore the next morning but it feels good. if you get to a point where go can do it easily and then go to 50. You have to lower your % of fat which means cardio if you are fat or if your just skinny, then all you need is to built up your abs. For most people it is losing the fat, where you could do half an hour of stair master which like 500 calories times 7 days equal 3500 calories. 1 pound of fat equals to 3500 calories. So if you burn 500 a day and cut back 500 from your diet. Then you would lose 2 lb week which means 8 lbs in a month, if you stick wit it. For diet wise, drink more water and no soda, the carbs are too high. You cant have candy and too much beer. you should have a low carb high protein diet. if you follow what i told you i can 95% than you have abs very soon.
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the best way to tone in that area is to do 30 mins of cardio at least 3 times a week.  as far as exercises go for abs, do crunches with your legs extended straight up lying flat on the floor.  extend your arms above your head towards the ceiling.  raise your shoulders slowly upward, reaching your arms toward your toes.  do 4 sets of 12 crunches, during each set don't let your shoulders touch the ground.  for thighs lie on the ground with your feet flat on the floor.  raise your hips up and down, tightening your glutes (this will also work your butt).  alternate lifting one leg off the ground, holding it straight out.  also do 4 sets of 12.  if you have any other questions you can e-mail me at emmalee_1633@yahoo.com.  i am a certified personal trainer but i've taken a higher position at the fitness company i work for so i'd be happy to help you :)