How to Achieve Six Pack Abs

A well-toned and muscular body is what most guys wish to possess. If you too want to go for a complete body transformation with sexy six packs abs then be prepared to put in some effort and follow a healthy routine for several days. Always remember there can be no gain without pain. Looking great and achieving perfect body structure can be achieved only when you have the dedication, willpower, patience and of course time.

To get six pack abs you need to concentrate on two basic rules – right food habits and regular workouts. Here are some guidelines that will help you take a move in the right direction.

Guidelines

Dietary control

First thing you need to do is to cut down on certain substances that lead to fat formation like alcohol, fast and fried foods and other items rich in carbohydrates. But that does not mean you do not eat anything but protein. Go for fibrous fruits, green vegetables, juices and even herbal tea which is considered to be a good agent for increasing metabolic rate.

Instead of opting for fewer but larger meals through the day, prefer having light, mini meals that are healthy and nutritious. Increase your water or fluid intake.

Abdominal Workouts
Try out cardiovascular exercises like swimming, running and cycling to burn out the excess fat. It is only when your flab disappears, the abs will become prominent.

Stomach Crunch Exercise

Lie down on your back and cross your hands in front your chest. Bend your knees and lift your shoulders towards the knees, using abdominal muscles. You can try out this workout with some variations like:

1. Keeping your legs bent and feet on the ground; legs bent and feet in the air; legs stretched out in front of you; or legs straight out in front of you and slowly moving them up and down with your torso.
2. Placing your arms (in ascending pain order): Resting lightly on the sides of the head or straight out above your head.
3. Rotating torso and lifting the knees alternately so that each elbow (hands resting on the head) touches the opposite knee.

Leg Raise Exercise

Lie down on a flat surface with your legs stretched out in front of you. Now slowly lift them a few inches from the ground and hold it for few seconds and then lower slowly. Try out some variations as you proceed with your workouts for better results. You can involve moving your legs slowly in circles, just holding them out or even doing raises at an angle on a bench.

Get Your V-shape

1. To get the V-shape look, the areas to the side of the abs must be built up. Obliques or side crunches will help you get that effect. Lie down on your side with legs bent. Slowly try to raise your torso with your hands resting on your head, hold for few seconds and then release.
2. Tone your funny lumpy muscles over the rib cage, by bench-pressing things even while spreading your shoulders apart.
3. Build up your shoulders by trying out push-ups and chin-ups without weights.

Watch a video instruction on how to achieve six pack abs

See also

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