which is the BEST exercise for abs and obliques?
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the best exercise to reduce your balloon stomach is the sit and reach exercise or the curls up!!
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Start with 20 crunches lifting your legs at a 90 degree angle for your lower stomach. Lift your legs above the ground and keep them there while you do crunches for the upper portion of your abs. Do side cruches for a slimmer waist. And finally cross one leg over the other and do crunches connecting your left elbow to your right knee. crunch first then connect elbow to knee. Continue to add crunches the more you get use to it. HAVE FUN! :)
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Because your abs are directly opposite your back any ab exercise can be bad for your back if done incorrectly, or when your abs are actually too weak to support your full weight. \n\nTwisting exercises can help strengthen your oblique abdominal muscles.  They also stretch the back muscles.  The key is to make sure that your abs are fairly strong to begin with.  If you are doing a twisting exercises and feel your back muscles engage/strain/etc, then your abs aren't supporting your weight and you should either lower the reps or choose an alternate exercise until your abs are stronger.
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if you already have a cardio routine keep doing that and maybe step it up a level and i hear that reverse crunches work pretty well.(those are the kind where you pull your knees into your chest)
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you will want to focus on your obliques. use 5lb weights and with your feet shoulder length apart, and one arm on your waist, reach up to the ceiling with the other and go left and straight. do it on both sides
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Exercise your abs three times a week.And if you have a hard \ntime finding those exercises look on the internet.
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Crunches of all types for your abs.  Squats, plie squats, and lunges are all good for thighs.  Walking or running for cardio.  Pilates is also great for toning abs and thighs.  I have a DVD called Pilates for Abs led by Ana Caban which is a fantastic ab workout.
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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.
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Sit ups are a fantastic way to get abs. However, i suggest buying an excercise ball to do these, so you don't have to get on the ground and cause injury (it will come with instructions, so you can choose the best position for you). The ball is pretty cheap aswell. Do about 40 sets a day, it really does WORK!
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Loose weight and tone up your abs by exercising.
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when i exercise i do bicycle crunches. my back is almost flat on the ground and im getting an ab workout.
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crunches, side crunches where you're targeting your obliques (do regular crunch with both your legs turned to one side then the other), and when i started kick boxing i was introduced to an exercise that really helped my love handles.\nlie on your side with your upper body on the floor, not propped up. put your top hand behind you head and lift your top leg and bring your upper body up to meet it.\nrepeat reps and switch sides.\n\ni hope i described this well..be sure to try to modify it to work your sides in case what i described isn't hitting the mark....if you keep up with it..i promise you will feel the muscles tightening!
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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...
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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
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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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Firstly, cardiovascular exercize is crucial when attempting to "build your abs." You must first decrease the layer fat in that area in order to see any real results.\nBrisk walking, jogging, kickboxing etc. will  help achieve that result.\nSecondly, mix up your ab routine often...adds interest and will attack all areas of the abs. (obliques, upper and lower). Floor exercizes like crunches and leg lifts are good, but for maximum results invest in a stability and medicine ball. When used in conjuction with each other, you will undoubetedly notice suberb results...flat abs!!\nAnd as always, cut out the fats and high calorie foods.\nHappy exercizing!
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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.