Flat Stomach Workouts For the Perfect Abs

By Tony Gates

Tired of spending hours everyday trying to get that perfect abs? Or simply just want to maintain your healthy and sexy figure? Get up and start these three easy flat stomach workouts - the secrets to firm and perfectly toned abs.

Basically your abdomen muscles are divided into oblique, upper abs and the lower abs. Each section has appropriate exercise to effectively eliminate abdominal fats and retain its smooth muscle.

One perfect home workout for the external and internal oblique or the love handle is the cross crunch. On a mat, lie down on your back and set your left knee on a rest while the right on a bent to create a 90-degree angle with the flat surface. Raise the left leg and position it with your ankle on top of the right knee. Lace your hands together behind your head and do cross crunches by tightening the abdomen while keeping the lower back at rest on the mat. Lift off the floor by taking a shift from the right to the left elbow, which should still be touching the floor. The shoulder and the right arm are in a twist to bring the elbow close to the left knee as possible. Put your body back into its original position gradually.

Another basic home abs exercise which targets the upper abdominal muscle is the basic crunch. This is done by lying on your back and having your knees bent with feet resting on the floor. The hands should be positioned at the back of your ears; and the lower back should stay flat on the floor as your shoulders curl forward. Gently lift your head, shoulders and upper back. Breathe in as the stomach abs is tensed and breathe out as you lift.

Considering rectus abdomens as one long muscle, reverse crunch may work not just for the lower abs but also for the upper stomach. As you lie on the floor, set your hands flat at each side of your body. Pull up your knees reaching the chest to create a 90-degree bend. Keep your feet together or crossed as you curl your hips and stretch the legs up to the ceiling. Return to the original position and repeat the process for 12 to 16 times.

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