When beginning an abdominal workout regimen, for most people, the goal is simple: a flatter stomach. While a smooth, flat stomach looks good, it is less of an accomplishment if the the stomach muscles haven’t acquired any strength. Additionally to slimming down around the outer abdominals, it is also important to build strength in the core abdominals. Below are some stomach exercises which work out the core to build strong muscles throughout the abdomen. As with any workout routine, be sure to consult a professional before starting and always warm up effectively to avoid injury.
Tone Your Torso Begin this stomach exercise on all fours, knees and hands on the floor. Keep your stomach pulled in and extend your left arm out in front of you (football fans, picture a referee signaling first down). Keep this arm outstretched as you extend your right leg out behind you. Switch arms and legs, and repeat for a whole set. Take certain care not to let your pelvis sway out of position.
Butt Burner You will need to rest on your back for this exercise. Make use of a mat or towel to cushion your spine. Bend your knees so that your feet are flat on the floor, and position your arms at your sides. Squeeze your buttocks as you lift your pelvis off the floor. Keep the rest of your body in line. Elevate your pelvis to around forty-five degrees, so your upper body from your head to your knees makes a straight, flat ramp. Hold this for three to five seconds prior to slowly lowering your pelvis back to the floor. Repeat for a whole set.
Crunchless Crunch This stomach exercise is fairly simple in theory but can be pretty difficult to carry out. Basically, it entails trying to pull the belly button in towards the spine. This can be tricky, as it entails utilizing muscles which you might not be used to activating. To start, either lie on your stomach or kneel. You might want to try both ways and discover which aids you feel the exercise better. Relax your body as much as possible, then attempt to make use of only the lower abdominals to move your belly button toward your spine. Maintain for 10 seconds. If this feels easy, hold for a longer period. The goal is to hold the contraction till you either can’t feel it, or you feel other muscles working harder than the transverse abdominus. When you feel this, let the contraction out.
Scissor Kicks This stomach exercise likewise requires lying on the floor. Place your hands under your butt, keeping your back pressed against the floor. Slowly raise one leg to a height of around ten inches, then slowly lower it back to the floor. As you bring down one leg, raise the other. Repeat this motion for an entire set. Maintaining control throughout is very important, not allowing momentum to get the better of you. Your upper body ought to stay on the floor through the entire move.
These are only some of all the strength building stomach exercises around. If you are looking to build strength in your midsection, look for any exercise which works your core, particularly the transverse abdominal muscles. Many components of Pilates are good for this also.
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