Ab exercises!

TRANSVERSE ABDOMINAL MUSCLE

When you start abs you have to keep in mind that you must do cardio in addition to abs. This post has just started so please feel free to list out any ab exercises and how they are done. Email and I will add to this post! :)

I know there are a lot of machines that claim to help you on a greater level but here are exercises that have been around and are known to help.

TRADITIONAL CRUNCH

 

Lie on your back and keep your knees bent. Place your hands behind your head. Slowly contract your abs and bring your head and shoulders upward. Exhale and try to hold for a few seconds. Slowly come down.

BICYCLE CRUNCH

lay on your back and raise your legs. Move your legs as you would while riding a bike. Touch your knee with the opposite elbow and alternate.

CRUNCH ON EXERCISE BALL

Use an exercise ball and lay on it. Make sure your feet are flat on the floor and your thighs are parallel to the floor. This will work your obliques if done properly.

REVERSE CRUNCH

Lie on your back with your knees bent. Keep yout hands on the floor. Slowly bring up your knees towards your chest and keep it at 90 degrees. Bring them back down and repeat.

DECLINE REVERSE CRUNCH



AB ROLLER

Hold the ab roller with both hands and kneel on the floor. Place the ab roller on the floor in front of you with your arms extended down. Roll the ab roller forward and stretch your body without your body touching the floor. Try to hold the position for a few seconds and then bring your body back to the starting position.