Ab Workout Tips

Last Modified Aug 31, 2018 06:06 GMT

Following the saying, ‘being fit never goes out of fashion’, these days each and every section of age craves for a flat stomach. Be it youth, housewives or working individuals, abdominal curves or popularly known as “abs” has now become a symbol of health and fitness. It would not be wrong if we say that a number of celebrities, including the actors and sportspersons, have made this enchanting abs culture very popular among the masses.

While working out for abs, the focus should be on four main muscles, namely:

1. Rectus Abdominis

2. Transverse Abdominis

3. External Oblique

4. Internal Oblique

It is important to maintain the strength in all of them as these 4 together constitute our core frame and helps in the basic activities like breathing and maintaining proper posture and balance of the body.

Exercises like hanging leg raise, side crunches, twist crunches and planks, are really helpful in strengthening our core. But if we want to have visible cuts, there is a key factor ‘Diet’. You must have heard the saying, "Abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym." There is truth to this, as good nutrition is essential if you want to lose body fat. Fibers and protein intakes should be the top priority while processed foods and sugar should be the nightmares for the aspirants.

Let us have a look at the tips for the beginners, men, and women.

Ab Workouts For Beginners:

For starters, sustaining a caloric deficit, training the whole body consistently with challenging intensities, and sleeping more will have a bigger impact on the abs. High tension classic planks and glute bridge are the key exercises for the beginners. To guide the beginners in their initial phase, Sportskeeda will publish in-depth articles giving tips on the best and easy-to-do workouts and/or exercises and help them in achieving their goal.

Ab Workouts For Men:

After you gain enough momentum in our journey down the lane to gain abs, you need to push your limits. An intense workout routine may give you the all needed boost in your journey to achieve your goal. After doing a detailed research, Sportskeeda will ensure that it serves top and advanced ab workout routines which once implemented will give results and give perfectly sculpted abs for men.

Ab Workouts For Women:

For many women, achieving a lean and tight midsection is no easy feat. Men and women’s muscles aren’t significantly different, but women are usually wider through the pelvis and have a longer waist. This can make it challenging for them to get flat, firm abs. To aide all the women in their path to have a flat stomach, Sportskeeda will bring workout tips and opinions from experts around the globe and prove a comprehensive guide on proper ab workouts for women.

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