5 Super Abdominal Exercises Ignored Out Of Ignorance

Everyone has their own opinions about the best abdominal exercises. There is, however, one principle that cannot be ignored when it comes to picking great exercises for building six pack abs.

You should have a line of distinction between abdominal exercises and full body exercises which burns fat. Doing abdominal exercises alone wont help it.

Here is a list of exercises which is left out in most of our schedule.

1. Mountain climbers.

With this exercise you get down into the push up position, and then basically “run” on the spot. Imagine climbing up an incline on all fours, but of course you’re not moving forward, but staying in one place with only your legs moving. First bring up one leg to your armpit, then switch to the other. This is an excellent fat burning full body exercise. It also engages all abdominal muscles.

This exercise closely resembles mountain climbing. Initially lay down in the push up position. Instead of alternating between bringing your legs forward, here you “jump” forward with both legs at once, landing your feet beneath your chest while keeping your hands planted on the ground. Kick back to straighten your legs and repeat. If the above exercise is done correctly it is an excellent full body exercise. Its also easier said than done. But I can vouch its definitely one of the best abdominal exercises of all time.

3. Hanging leg lifts.

This exercise is done hanging from a pull up bar. Hang with your arms and legs extended. Now raise your knees, bringing them in towards your chest. Do not jerk, use a smooth, controlled motion. The exercise i even tougher if you do like this- keep legs straight, pull up your legs in front of you up to your waist levels. You can also do a few pull ups in between every few repetitions of this exercise.

4. Towel slide.

Do this exercise only on a smooth surface. Surfaces which shoe least friction like a tiled floor.

I’ll explain the above exercise like this-Assume you are using a towel. Get into push up position with your feet on the towel. Now, while keeping your legs and arms straight, slide your feet in towards your hands (until they’re more or less in line with your waist), then slide back into the full pushup position and repeat. Concentrate on your abdomen while doing this.

The exercises proves doubly beneficial if push ups are done after every 2 or 3 slides.

5. Jack knives.

This is also a best abdominal exercise. Lie flat on your back, legs straight and arms stretched out over your head. Now, lift your legs while keeping them straight, and at the same time lift your arms (also keeping them straight) to touch your legs in the air above your waist. Care should be taken to ensure that you don’t jerk while doing this exercise. If you could not avoid jerking then you can be sure its time to stop continuing the exercise. These are some of the best abdominal exercises, so be sure to mix some of these into your exercise routine for great results!

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