Top Workouts for Abs

After a quick search on workouts for abs, I was overwhelmed with all the information and videos telling me which ab workouts were the best. There is just so much out there that it can get a little confusing!

So, what are the best workouts for abs? There are a lot of great workouts out there that really do work for abs training. Here is an article that outlines the most effective abs workouts you can find anywhere.

To get perfectly toned abs, there are a few things you must do. These are (in no particular order) losing body fat, eating the right way and training properly and effectively. We will only focus on the third one which is training. The key to workouts for abs is Time. You should be able to put in the time doing the proper training and workouts for perfect abs.

Ab Workout Series (these are in no particular order) – A Look at 3 of the Best Ab Workouts

1. The Bicycle (also known as Bicycle Crunches or even Bicycle Maneuver)

• Lie on your back on the floor with your hands interlocked behind your head.

• Bring up your knees towards your chest while lifting your shoulder blades off the floor. Make sure you do not pull or strain your neck.

• You should straighten your left leg while at the same time turning your upper body to the right. This will take your left elbow to your right knee.

• Now switch sides and do the same with your right elbow and left knee.

• You should now alternate sides in a pedaling action for around 1 to 3 sets. A set could comprise of 13 to 16 reps.

2. Exercise Abs Ball Crunch (You will need an ‘exercise or medicine ball)

The use of an exercise ball in this workout makes it a highly effective exercise. In fact it is one of the most effective actions for targeting the rectus abdominis.

• First, position your lower back on the ball.

• Next, you could either cross your hands over your chest or place them behind your head.

• While contracting your abs, lift your torso off the ball.

• Try your best to not let the ball roll while you are going through the motions. Your ability to balance the ball while doing this exercise will really help with maximum performance and efficiency.

• You can now lower your back down onto the ball. This will stretch your abs.

• Repeat this for around 1 to 3 sets of 12 to 16 reps.

3. Vertical Leg Crunch

• Lie on the floor and place your legs straight up. Cross them at your knees.

• Place your hands behind your head (if you are doing this for the first time, you may place your hands on the floor for support).

• Lift your shoulders off the floor while contracting your abs. It will be like you reaching your legs with your chest.

• Remember to keep your legs in a fixed position. At the top of the movement, try to imagine yourself bringing your belly button towards your spine.

• Now lower your torso back down and repeat for 1 to 3 sets of about 12 to 16 reps.

4. The Long Arm Crunch Workout

• Lie on your back with your arms extended behind your head. Keep your arms next to your ears and also keep your hands clasped.

• Lift your shoulder blades off the floor while contracting your abs.

• Remember to always keep your arms straight and to not strain your neck.

• Next, lower yourself and repeat the process for 1 to 3 sets of between 12 to 16 reps.

5. The Reverse Crunch

The Reverse crunch is also one of the best workouts for abs. The main target of this workout is your lower abs.

• Lay on the floor wth either your hands by your side on the floor or behind your head.

• Bend your knees at a 90 Degree angle. You may either cross your legs or leave them together.

• Now curl your hips off the floor by contracting your abs. Reach your legs up to the ceiling (use your abs to lift your legs rather than your creating momentum through the swinging of your legs).

• Lower yourself and repeat for 1 to 3 sets of between 12 to 16 reps.

6. Full Vertical Crunch (one of my personal favorites)

• With your back to the floor, extend your legs towards the ceiling.

• Lightly cup your hands behind your head and lift your shoulder blades off the floor by contracting your abs.

• As you do this, try your best to press your heels towards the ceiling so that it will give your torso a ‘u’ shape.

• Lower yourself down and repeat this exercise for 12 to 16 reps.

These are not the only workouts for abs out there but they are certainly 3 of the most effective exercises. If you decide to go with these, you will be amazed with the results that you get from it. To get the abs that you desire, you must be willing to do the right things consistently and that starts with these 3 workouts for abs.

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