Learning how to get abs can seem daunting at first. You're either confronted by so much conflicting information that you don't know what to believe, or you're taught that it all comes down to genetics and it's physically impossible for you to accomplish your goal. Most men are stressed and frustrated with their abdominal training routine but don't know how to change it.
The massive amount of information out there leads to nothing but confusion. That's because most of it is conflicting, causing the individual to deem things 'too confusing'. There are many outdated beliefs still being touted online, which lead nowhere. These include but are not limited to:
* Doing 2000 crunches per day is effective.
* Abs are small so they should be trained every day.
* Using weights with your abs will make them bulky and unattractive.
These three beliefs alone will restrict you to some of the most tedious, boring workouts you could imagine. Performing crunch-after-crunch is not the most effective method to building a leaner, stronger midsection and the first shred of proof to that fact can be seen in the evidence that those who follow the three myths above generally don't get any results at all.
The techniques above do not work.
To cause a muscle to grow or develop, you must train it in a way that stimulates the reaction you are aiming for. It won't do it by request. You wouldn't do 5000 reps on a biceps curl, so don't do it for your stomach. You probably have an arm routine which targets triceps, biceps and forearms effectively. You might even split it even further, targeting the long head and short heed of the biceps effectively. But do you do that for abs, or is it just endless crunches?
The following routine will get you started:
1. 20 x Ab Crunch
2. 20 x Leg Raises with a Swiss Ball
3. 20 x Straight-Leg Crunches with feet on a Swiss Ball
This should be performed as a circuit instead of straight sets. This means you do all reps for each exercise in quick succession, without rest. You can go back round the circuit four times to maximize results.
Why does this work?
It hits all of the different muscles within the abdominal region effectively. Leg raises, target the lower abs, which is an area that most people store fat but have no idea how to target on the gym floor, whereas crunches target the upper region instead.
Furthermore, the high intensity required during a circuit-style workout raises fat loss by up to 900%. It may feel like cardio and the burn is intense.
Like any muscle, of course, the key to a solid and progressive workout program that continues to yield positive results for you is variety. Without variety, you will adapt to even the hardest challenge over time and it will be hard to generate further results. Your body isn't going to change if it doesn't need to, you must force it.
The secret to discovering how to get abs quickly is not complex. It merely requires effort and specificity with your torso routine in the gym. If you can get those two things in check, then you are ready to see some results.
The massive amount of information out there leads to nothing but confusion. That's because most of it is conflicting, causing the individual to deem things 'too confusing'. There are many outdated beliefs still being touted online, which lead nowhere. These include but are not limited to:
* Doing 2000 crunches per day is effective.
* Abs are small so they should be trained every day.
* Using weights with your abs will make them bulky and unattractive.
These three beliefs alone will restrict you to some of the most tedious, boring workouts you could imagine. Performing crunch-after-crunch is not the most effective method to building a leaner, stronger midsection and the first shred of proof to that fact can be seen in the evidence that those who follow the three myths above generally don't get any results at all.
The techniques above do not work.
To cause a muscle to grow or develop, you must train it in a way that stimulates the reaction you are aiming for. It won't do it by request. You wouldn't do 5000 reps on a biceps curl, so don't do it for your stomach. You probably have an arm routine which targets triceps, biceps and forearms effectively. You might even split it even further, targeting the long head and short heed of the biceps effectively. But do you do that for abs, or is it just endless crunches?
The following routine will get you started:
1. 20 x Ab Crunch
2. 20 x Leg Raises with a Swiss Ball
3. 20 x Straight-Leg Crunches with feet on a Swiss Ball
This should be performed as a circuit instead of straight sets. This means you do all reps for each exercise in quick succession, without rest. You can go back round the circuit four times to maximize results.
Why does this work?
It hits all of the different muscles within the abdominal region effectively. Leg raises, target the lower abs, which is an area that most people store fat but have no idea how to target on the gym floor, whereas crunches target the upper region instead.
Furthermore, the high intensity required during a circuit-style workout raises fat loss by up to 900%. It may feel like cardio and the burn is intense.
Like any muscle, of course, the key to a solid and progressive workout program that continues to yield positive results for you is variety. Without variety, you will adapt to even the hardest challenge over time and it will be hard to generate further results. Your body isn't going to change if it doesn't need to, you must force it.
The secret to discovering how to get abs quickly is not complex. It merely requires effort and specificity with your torso routine in the gym. If you can get those two things in check, then you are ready to see some results.
About the Author:
Biography: You can discover how to get abs by watching the complete workout clip from Russ Howe PTI. Russ is a trusted trainer who answers tough gym myths such as should you train abs with weight and more on his fitness and nutrition blog each week.
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