What is the best ab work out to get fast results?
358744
hey! i have been working on my abs for years and i know a few tips to get good abs. you could try stabilizations (like push-up position only you are on your elbows instead of your hands) or leg raises. if these are easy for you to do, use ankle weights while you work out. another idea i have is for you to sleep on your stomach on the floor with your arms to your sides (not under you or above your head). if this doesnt do much for you, put weights on your back (ankle weights work good). this will cause your abs to get a workout all night long as you breathe and if you use the weights you are also strengthening your obliques.  if this doesnt answer your question, let me know and i will be more specific.
180985
I think coustomised workout for abs will work. Also try yoga.
1029577
Try Men's health magazine or the Abs diet book they both give you quick ways to abs.  Good luck and have fun working out!
844869
do liek 100 crunches a day for the next week .. it'll hurt alot but it will help .. and then the next week do 125 and the next week after that do a little more ... and keep going and raising the number of crunches you do until you get the abs you want\n\nalso, if your not a crunches fan google search "ab workouts" look around the net till you find the exercises you like ^_^\n\nhope my advice helped ya out some
1075212
Situps combined with crunches is the best workout plan. You should aim for 400 crunches a day. Varying the types of crunches. From feet on the ground, to feet high in the air, and then normal feet in the air crunches. Try to keep both feet even or your abs will become uneven. Combine that with situps and you will see results in two weeks if you workout everyday. Also try to drink milk and try to eat vegetables although they aren't delicious...
730952
My favorite ab exercises are crunches and Roman chair.  Unlike most other muscles, abs can be worked every day.  Do make sure that you pull your abs tightly toward your spine when working them because the muscles will form in the position they are worked.  Fail to do this and they can form bulging out which is not attractive.\n\nThere is no site specific way of losing fat... the old myth about working your abs to burn belly fat isn't true. To get rid of love handles, you need to lose overall fat. That happens with exercise and watching your diet. More on that below. \n\nThe most effective way to lose fat is aerobic exercise in the "moderate" fat-burning range, ideally first thing in the morning before you eat. When you wake your body is ready to burn fat and your levels of growth hormone are highest at that time. Later in the day it can take up to 30 minutes just to put your body into a fat-burning mode. \n\nYou are welcome to look at my 360 Blog of September 10 for more detailed suggestions.\n\nAloha
597309
The best book on abdominal exercises I have come across is called "Combat Abs" by Matt Fuery.  You will also want what's known as a Power Wheel.  These are low rep workouts that will kick your ass.  Quite frankly, they are the only thing I've found that are effective for abdominals (hi-rep is worthless).
906648
go to www.bellaonline.com under weight loss and fitness they have great ab exercises
515876
I am not an expert but I would think a lot of lower-abdominal targeting exercises like hip-ups, v-ups, reverse abs, pike ups, and I really love that ab stand thingie that allows you to do like a hanging leg tuck and also leg raises for your abs.  But really it is more about body fat than anything.  I mean I can do a gazillion abs a day but if I have body fat covering it it won't show.  Cardio is definitely necessary if you're wanting that complete ab look.
809313
dont JUST target the ab area. You need to do cardio along with an ab exercise.    I use the Ab Lounger which works really well..or just plain old crunches..when you lean back to begin another sit up, hold it for a few seconds to help strengthen those muscle...also a lot of people mistakenly use their legs too much when doing crunches, so be aware of that and really try to let your ab muscles do the work.  That with cardio would be great and a somewhat lean diet to avoid any extra fat in that area.  Just don't over do it right away...baby steps..or else you'll be hurting and won't be able to exercise for a few days
381203
There's a couple of levels to this; for your "front" abs, crunches and sit ups are a good base, but it's really important to also do exercises that isolate your "oblique" abs.  There the muscles on either side of your six-pack.  A crunch-twist will work your obliques, and a side crunch works well also.  A crunch-twist is exactly that; do a standard crunch, then twist to one side, squeezing your rib cage towards your hip bone.  A side crunch is a crunch from your side.  Lay on your side with your hands behind your head, and lift your torso straight up towards your hip.  Also bicycles are great too.  on your back, both legs in the air at a 90 degree angle, and lower one leg towards the floor.  With your hands behind your head, lift the same elbow towards the other knee.  Then do the other side.  The works your lower abs as well.  but my favorite abs exercise are planks.  From your stomach, lift your arms straight up like you have done a single push-up.  Hold that position with your body perfectly straight.  This is a great abs workout, and ot also works out your shoulders and arms.
375232
ab lounge. It works miracles. I own one and I get on it 3 time a week 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes i  the afternoon. It counts the calories burned and also counts how many sit ups you do so you will always be motivated to beat your count the next day. Overall it is fun and easier on your back.
440696
First and foremost, stay away from any ab machine you see on TV as they are simply a waste of money and barely effective.\n\nIt is also important not to confuse the term sit-ups with crunches which are the effective method to exercise your upper abdominals.  The abdominal muscles work just like any other muscle and have to be challenged as such. If you want muscular abdominals, you have to challenge them with resistance and good form just like you would your chest, your back or any other muscle for that matter. Targeting the correct energy system is imperative. This means you should never enter into the aerobic phase of this exercise, ideally keeping it under 2 minutes at most. \n\nThink of rolling a carpet and contracting fully on the top of the movement and squeeze. If you do them correctly, you shouldn't be able to do more than 30 crunches. Any more than that, and you're probably doing them half-azz, incorrectly or with a partial range of motion.\n\nFor the upper abs, focus on crunches which effectively work the abdominals better than sit-ups or any machine on the market.\n\nFor the lower abs, keep in mind there is very little muscle tissue there so decreasing levels of body fat is the most effective way to bring out the best in this area. Hanging leg raises, v-situps and reverse curls are among some of the best exercise for this region. Always make sure your pelvis curls up to maximize lower abdominal contraction during these exercises.\n\nAs far as fat loss and getting ripped goes, cardio, cardio, cardio. Abdominal exercises alone will never burn fat from your abdominal area.  You must do cardiovascular exercise to accomplish this.  Cardio is best in the morning, on an empty stomach at about 70-80% of your maximum heart rate for about 30-45 minutes. This combined with a common sense diet will quickly shed body fat so you can actually see those abs you've developed. \n\nI would encourage you to seek the advice and guidance of a personal trainer in your area for further education on these principles. Please ensure you start off at a very basic level for crunches and cardio if you are a beginner.\n\nHere's a good list of ab exercises:\nhttp://preventdisease.com/fitness/Strength_Exercises_abdominals.html
259122
Crunches and sit up are great but you need to do much more than that. Running a few miles everyday and/or a good aerobic workout will help to burn fat quickly. You must be sure to eat proper meals and portions as well. Try this out. Run 2 to 3 miles Mon, Wed and Fri. And do a 30 to 40 minute HARD aerobic workout in between those days. You should see great results in less than 3 weeks. Just think, this workout plan only takes 40 minutes a day AT THE MOST and the results will blow you away!
131104
i workout my abs a lot. and i think the most effective way is elevating ur legs onto like a chair, so only ur back is on the ground and then either doing crunches or sit-ups from that position.
465827
First and foremost, stay away from any ab machine as they are simply a waste of money and barely effective.\n\nI just love when people talk about doing 100s of crunches.  Waste of time and waste of energy.  The abdominal muscles work just like any other muscle and have to be challenged as such.  First of all, high-repetition crunches will work nothing more than your endurance.  If you want muscular abdominals, you have to challenge them with resistance and good form just like you would your chest, your back or any other muscle for that matter.  Targeting the correct energy system is imperative.  This means you should never enter into the aerobic phase of this exercise, ideally keeping it under 2 minutes at most.  \n\nThink of rolling a carpet and contracting fully on the top of the movement and squeeze.  If you do them correctly, you shouldn't be able to do more than 30 crunches.  Any more than that, and you're probably doing them half-azz, incorrectly or with a partial range of motion.\n\nFor the upper abs, focus on crunches which effectively work the abdominals better than sit-ups or any machine on the market.\n\nFor the lower abs, keep in mind there is very little muscle tissue there so decreasing levels of body fat is the most effective way to bring out the best in this area. Hanging leg raises, v-situps and reverse curls are among some of the best exercise for this region. Always make sure your pelvis curls up to maximize lower abdominal contraction during these exercises.\n\nAs far as fat loss and getting cut goes, cardio, cardio, cardio. In the morning, on an empty stomach at about 70-80% of your maximum heart rate for about 30-45 minutes. This combined with a common sense diet will quickly shed body fat so you can actually see those abs you've developed. \n\nI would encourage you to seek the advice and guidance of a personal trainer in your area for further education on these principles. Please ensure you start off at a very basic level for crunches and cardio if you are a beginner.\n\nHere's a good list of ab exercises:\nhttp://www.preventdisease.com/fitness/Strength_Exercises_abdominals.html
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1) slow down your reps\n2) lower the reps and up the weight\n3) watch your form and be sure you are isolating the   muscles properly with your movements\n3) break up the crunches into MAX sets of 20 or 30, and vary the type of ab work you do (just straight crunches don't target enough)