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All About Ab Workouts

Achieving the perfect set of six-pack abs is something that is extremely hard to accomplish, even with a solid ab workout. While it isn’t the Holy Grail and only seen by a handful, it also isn’t something that 1 out of 10 people achieve, nor is it something that 1 in 20 people can think of having. Of course, while there are no documented or official ratios, failure rate is high, even out of those that workout.

Out of those people that workout and work toward perfect abs, maybe only 1 out of 10,000 of them will actually get the “picture perfect” image of the perfect six-pack set of abs. With all of these people trying to get the model six-pack, we forget the need and importance for simply having a strong, muscular built torso.

Basics of working your abs

There is so much inaccurate information about abs floating around that simply won’t go away, regardless of how many times they’re debunked. You need to know the following:

• Crunches do NOT lead to six-pack abs.
• Crucial to six-pack abs includes losing body fat, not crunches
• Fat over the abs does not denote weak abs. You shouldn’t get discouraged if you don’t see much progress, as your strength is still there – just not easily visible.
• Do not ignore your entire body when working out your abs. Remember your back.
• Not everybody is able to achieve perfect abs, as genetics plays an important role

You shouldn’t be discouraged that you most likely will never achieve a six-pack. By working out your abs, regardless of appearance, you’re stabilizing your torso to maintain good posture. In addition, strong abs and back muscles are important to prevent lower back injury.

Effective Ab Workouts

Contrary to common belief, crunches are not the most effective way to make your abs solid. It is important to approach your abs just like another muscle in your body, like biceps. It’s important when working out to target ALL of your lower back muscles and abs. You need to work your internal and external obliques, back extensions, your TVA, and your rectus abdominis.

Each exercise should be sdperformed with 10-16 reps. If it’s too easy for you, you need to pay attention to your form and make sure you’re doing them properly. You shouldn’t use momentum, nor should you incorporate other muscles to help you.

Your ab exercises should be 3 or 4 times a week, resting a day in between. They should be accompanied by a complete program of weight training, cardio, and stretching.

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