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You're probably thinking, "Hang on, how could non abdominal exercises possibly help me improve my abs?" Read
on and find out more.
We're all used to the usual ab exercises that often have us doing dozens of sit-ups, crunches, and leg lifts,
and for the most part, we get stuck with those methods as a way of improving our abs. But there are other workouts
that are high-intensity, and help shape your abs as well.
Believe it or not, some of the really effective abdominal exercises don't involve exercises that specifically
work your abs. Other methods really pump up the entire body and give you flatter, ripped abs at the same time.
One particular example comes in a tri-set format, meaning this is a set that involves three workouts in a row.
This workout consists of the following:
1. Renegade dumbbell rows
2. Front squats with barbell
3. Mountain climbers on the floor
For this series, you could do three to four sets consisting of eight reps for each workout. You can also consider trying
each abdominal exercises with more sets that consist of fewer reps, perhaps five sets of five reps per workout. The third
workout, "Mountain Climbers," can also be done within a certain amount of time, rather than counting it in reps.
First abdominal workout: Renegade dumbbell rows
Start with a pushup position, with your hands on two dumbbells. With one hand, bring one dumbbell up in a rowing motion,
while your other hand keeps you stable on the ground. After a number of reps, alternate the exercise with the other hand.
This not only works your arms, but while you're holding yourself steady with one arm, you are targeting your entire
midsection - and you'll really feel the burn in your abs!
Second abdominal workout: Front squats with barbell
This is quite similar to back squats. The difference is you need to have the barbell in front of you, and resting on the
front your shoulders. Hold the barbell steady on your shoulders with crossed arms, and push your fists into the bar; keep
your elbows out. If you need some help getting the position right, consider asking a trainer at the gym for assistance. Your
abs get a workout from this because the barbell weight will make an impact on the front of your body. This workout not only
targets your legs, but also works your abs.
Third abdominal workout: Mountain climbers on the floor
You will start from a pushup position, and then move your feet back and forth. Your knees will alternately go up under your
chest and stretched out all the way back again. Think of it as though you are climbing a wall or a mountain, only you're on
the floor.
To get more impact from this workout, you can move your hands several inches forward and backward in time with the movements
of your legs. The pushup position will really toughen up your core, and because you're in constant motion, this is truly a
full-body workout.
Before going on to the next abdominal exercises, remember to rest for 30 seconds after you complete each workout. After each
set, you should also allow yourself one to two minutes to rest before going on to the next set. The entire set will give you
the best and complete ab workouts which help trim and shape other parts of your body at the same time.
So forget about machines that claim to work your abs and do less of the traditional abdominal exercises you're used to.
Integrate these workouts in your fitness regimen and with time and effort, you'll be on your way to achieving the six-pack
abs or the flat belly you've been dreaming of!
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