Get Ripped - Secrets of Sculpted Abs

By Vivian Quinn

Did you know that all force generated by your upper and lower body muscles, either originates, is stabilized by, or is transferred through the trunk and lower torso? The body's center of gravity, can be thought of as an imaginary point around which your weight is distributed evenly. Your center of gravity is located in the lower torso area as well.

The greatest cause of mind-boggling frustration when it comes to obtaining the perfect abs, is misinformation and unrealistic expectations, and this could be very well what is keeping you from achieving your goals in obtaining a sculpted six-pack.

People still cling to old fashion and improper techniques to get their desired washboard stomach. So in this article we will sort through all those myths surrounding your abdominal muscles, and get you on the road to developing the sculpted perfect set of abs that will wow others, whether you're a man or a woman.

One of the biggest myths about abdominal exercises, is that they will remove the fat of your midsection. Fact is that spot reducing doesn't really work, basically because the body dumps excess weight systematically and holistically, not one part of the body at a time. So you will first need to remove excess fat on your stomach in order to see your abs defined, and the only way you'll be able to do this is by reducing your calorie intake and adding proper cardiovascular exercise your routine.

Even if you do thousands of sit-ups every day, the end result will be that you will get sore. Sure you'll develop muscles, but they will be hidden under your belly fat. However if you do 30 minutes of cardio, you can easily burn 300 to 500 calories and get rid of the fat that it's hiding your stomach muscles.

Another popular myth is that you can eat all sorts of junk food, as long as you do abdominal exercises. Basically what makes us fat is the total amount of calories eaten within a given period, so if the number of calories you intake is greater than the number of calories you are burning, those extra calories will make themselves known in the form of fat. It doesn't really matter how many abdominal exercises and crunches you do you won't burn these extra calories without proper cardio.

Another common myth some believe is they should not do any abdominal exercises until get their ideal body weight. In reality you should follow a weight resistance regimen, that includes ab exercises in order to reach your ideal body weight. You can't only diet and expect to have the body of your dreams. Working out each body part will increase your muscle mass and raise your metabolic rate,

Some people mistakenly believe that you have to train your abdominal muscles every day if you want a six-pack. Abdominal muscle training can be overdone, just as training for any other part of the body. Any time you exercise muscles, their tissue breaks down, consequently you need to give those muscle enough rest and recuperation in order to regenerate. If you choose to train your abdominal muscles every day, you're over-training will result in diminished gains, excessive soreness and minimal results. You may also get a bad case of diarrhea.

The other big myth you often hear about abdominal exercises is that you will have to do a lot of reps while training. Abdominal muscles are not physiologically different from any other muscle. So excess of reps will not increase the efficiency of your workout. More is not better when it comes to training, your body and your abdominal muscles need proper rest, or you will be over-training and your workouts will be counter-productive.

Sometimes you hear a man and woman should train their abs differently. That idea is absolutely wrong. As a woman your muscles are the same as a man's muscles. They are trained the same way, by using resistance. So as a woman, if you want to build a lean, sexy midriff, then you will have to eat correctly, follow a cardiovascular program, and train your abs using the same exercises a man would. When it comes to abdominal exercises we do not separate the crunch for a woman and a man.

Another myth regarding abdominal exercises is that it will take years to develop perfect abs, so why bother. The answer is that no it won't. Everyone has abdominals, and with the right plan to reduce fat, you can see them. How fast people achieve a six-pack is based on a few things. The primary component is how much fat is currently surrounding your abdominal muscles. If you're 200 pounds overweight it will take longer to develop your abs, but it can be surely done. Obviously if you have less body fat around your abs, then your results come faster.

The most critical thing in developing your abs is following an effective ab training program, eat correctly, and following a good cardiovascular program, along with weight training. When it comes to getting a sculpted six-pack, you need to stay on track and remain consistent, not miss workouts or make up rules to skip exercises along the way. If you keep to the program you will see results.

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