Stomach Workouts to Get that Six Pack!

If you are looking for toned abs, you need to begin doing stomach workouts. It is always recommended you check with your health care provider prior to beginning any exercise program.

After getting your doctor’s permission, start with lower ab crunches. They help to build up muscles in the lower abdomen. Lie flat on your back, feet on floor, hands palm down, by your side. Slowly curl your spine toward your head. Hold a second, and then slowly lower yourself back to starting position. Repeat 10 times to start. You can add additional crunches as your exercise program progresses.

Toe touches are done by lying flat on your back with arms and legs perpendicular to floor. Pull abs in tightly.
Pull with upper abs, raise shoulders off floor, reach hands toward toes. Hold a second, return to starting position.

An easy stomach firming exercise you can do anywhere or anytime is to sit erect in a straight chair. Pull in your stomach and hold your breath for 5 to 10 seconds. Release your breath. Repeat 10 times. This can be done several times a day and you can even do this while driving in a car or sitting at your desk at work. This exercise really builds up stomach strength.

If you are new to exercising, begin slowly, a few repetitions of each exercise will be fine. If you over do at first, you will be more likely to give up. Don’t expect to get rid of a tummy overnight. After all, you didn’t get it overnight. Stomach workouts work, keep up your exercise program.

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