ABs Exercises That Work

There's a massive amount of money in abdominals. People want to live a long and healthy lifestyle and they will do anything to get what they want. On the other side of the fence are the fitness industry moguls who would do any and everything they can to capitalize on this windfall. That is why they design thousands of products to keep you from your objective, so that you can keep buying the next most technologically advanced abs machine. The problem is that ninety-nine percent of these abdominal contraptions are nothing short of bogus.

Do not let yourself be deceived into wasting your precious time, money and energy on these false workout methods. You need to focus instead on the abs exercises that really work, and leave your money where it belongs, in your pocket, while sweating the fat off your body the right way. There are five exercise routines that will have you working your way towards great abs in no time at all.

1. - The Dead lift: This is known as the king of exercises and although it is not for wimps, you can adapt it to suit you purposes. The dead lift is one of the three core lifts of international power lifters and is associated with huge muscle bound strong men.. Don't be too concerned though, because dead lifts will not make you look like a giant overnight. It takes a very specific diet to get the type of physique those guys have, and without it, dead lifts will simply work out your legs, back and abs effectively. Dead lifts are a must for any abs routine.

2. - The Squat: While the squat is primarily a leg exercise, it relies on the abdominals in order to keep the body straight and safe during the lift. When you're balancing weight on your shoulders, your body needs to engage your abdominals to keep itself upright. Move through the movements and keep your abs reasonably tense, your chest puffed out. While your legs may ache right afterwards, it will be your abs that see the true benefits in a couple of months.

3. - The Sit Up: This is a classic abdominal isolation exercise, and is incredibly effective when performed alongside the two other major lifts. For best results, do your sit ups at the end of your weights routine, and after any major cardio. Isolation exercises are always best done at the end of your routine, as they stress muscle groups that have already been exercised in your major lifts.

4. - The Military Press: This is another weighted exercise, and one that also exercises your chest, shoulders and arms. In order to engage the abdominals, you need to stand upright while performing this lift - sitting down takes the strain off your abdominals and instead places it on your legs. Simply push your weights from shoulder height to above your head, all the while using abdominals to keep your body straight and upright.

5. - The Leg Raise: This one requires a small amount of equipment, but these can be easily accessed in your local gym. It is another great exercise with which to end your routine. Typically, the leg raise involves hanging from either a chin-up bar or a leg raise frame, and simply raising your legs to your waist, all the while keeping them perfectly straight and pointed. Ave this one for the end of your routine - it will exhaust your stomach and leave your abs pumped.
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