How To Get Toned Abs
Getting toned abs is often one of the most difficult goals to achieve and it will definitely take time, patience, and dedication. The abs consist primarily of the rectus abdominus, which forms the six-pack, and the obliques, which are on the sides. The reason toning the abs is so difficult is that it requires losing a lot of body fat from the stomach area, a task that crunches and ab workouts will never get done by themselves.
You must also include significant amounts of aerobic exercise, like jogging, swimming, or cycling, in your workout routine. And of course, improving your diet and lifestyle are a must. All of these things together should increase your metabolism and start burning off that belly fat to give you the toned abs you'd like to see.
Be sure to see the toning routine for more information.
Exercises To Tone The Abs
Lower Abs. These exercises specifically target the lower region of the rectus abdominus.
- Reverse crunches
- Leg lifts
- Bicycles
- Jack-knives
Upper Abs. These exercises focus on the upper region of the rectus abdominus. Also try adding weight or using a decline angle to make them more difficult.
- Basic crunches
- Sit-ups
- Bicycles
- Cable crunches
Obliques. These exercises are effective at working the obliques, or the sides of the abs.
- Side bends
- Alternating heel touchers
- Twisting crunches
- Bicycles