Best Abs Exercises

There are various abs exercises that have been developed and can be incorporated into your fitness program. Sit-ups and push-ups are believed to be effective in losing those unwanted flabs. Crunches are deemed the most effective exercises in developing those six pack abs. Here are exercises that you can combine to come up with the best abs exercises.

Using the exercise ball qualifies as one of the best exercises. This develops both the six pack and the obliques. From a supine position, rest your mid or lower back on the ball. Then cross your arms over your chest or simply place them behind your head. Contract your abs in order to lift your body off the ball. This will pull the bottom of your ribcage down toward your hips. Now as you curl up, keep the ball steady. Do not roll because it might cause injuries. Just lower your back down, giving a stretch in your abs.

You need to do at least 12-16 repetitions.

Another good abs exercise is the hanging leg raises. You just need to hang from a pull-up bar with a shoulder width grip. Your knees should be slightly bent then raise your legs until they almost touch the pull-up bar while you’re curling your pelvis as well. Do not arch your back and focus on the curling up of your pelvis to develop your abs instead of your hips.

To acquire the best results, you should include the lower abs which actually makes our abs look shapeless. This is similar to the hanging leg raises, the difference is that your knees are fully bent and you need to bring your knees all the way up your chest while curling your pelvis up. This reduces the amount of weight that you are lifting making the exercise easier.