A Sample Ab Workout Routine
An ab workout routine is simply what abs exercises, how many sets and how many repetitions that you do regularly for your abdominal muscles. For example, you could decide to perform 3 sets of a certain workout one, 3 sets of another workout two and 2 sets of workout three.
There are a number of ways to design your ab workout routine but the first thing you must do is to clearly define the purpose of your workout. When you have defined your purpose, then you will need to motivation as key tool of execution.
SAMPLE ROUTINE
This sample routine is intended for starters and consists of three exercises.
1. Reverse Crunches
Simply lie flat on a workbench or floor with your hands at your side. Lift your feet off the ground, bringing your knees towards your chest. Raise your pelvis off the floor as you bend your spine towards your head. Hold on for about one second and then lower your legs back into the starting position with thighs perpendicular to the floor.
2. Plank
Begin by maintaining your body in a straight line while balancing on your toes and elbows. Remain in this position for 20 – 30 seconds steadily. Remember to keep your body straight. Contract your abs to help stop your back from aching. Your body may start shaking, never mind as over time it will stop. This exercise aims to strengthen your muscles and coordination. Aim for 30 seconds or more.
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3. Floor Crunches
While lying on your back, bend your legs slightly with your hands behind your head. Breathe out and twist your torso forward, raising your shoulders off the ground. Hold for one second and return gradually to the floor.
When creating an ab workout, there are three major training techniques depending on how many workouts you do in a row before you take rests. It is also important to be familiar with a good number of workouts, from which you can select or design your routine.
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