Why do you need abdominal crunches?

It’s amazing with all the abdominal exercises out there people tend to forget how affective your basic abdominal crunches can be. You can’t even turn the television on anymore without seeing some new contraption with promises of using this gadget just a few minutes a couple times a week and you’ll have a sexy six pack, just like the models. Sure, right, if it were that easy everyone would be walking around showing off a sexy midsection. Let’s get serious and really get washboard abs.

Why strong healthy abs?

While everyone wants to show off a sexy midsection you also must remember that the abdominals are the core to the entire body. When the abdominals are strong, they are helping give the support your body needs and helping in the bodies functions. There are 3 layers that flex, extend, twist and stabilize the trunk area. It starts at the front sides of the lower torso going along the ribcage and attaching along the pelvis. These parts are: Transverse Abdominus: This is the deepest layer which lies beneath the other muscles and is essential for providing support and stability. Internal & External Obliques: These are closest to the surface and they turn the trunk and provide the body with rotation and lateral movement. Rectus Abdominus: This is the six-pack muscle and it flexes the spine and brings the rib cage and pelvis closer together. The rectus abdominus is one long muscle therefore you will be working more then just your lower abdominals. So by strengthening this long muscle you are adding the strength in your midsection to help the core of your body, your posture and giving strength and support for the entire body.

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What exactly is the abdominal crunch?

The abdominal crunch is exactly what it says, it is a crunch of the abdominals. A pushing on the abdominal muscles in the front and sides of the middle torso. You start with knees bent to 90 degrees with feet flat and hands by your ears, shoulders slightly off the ground with your chin tucked and elbows wide. With abs contracted before starting reps lift upper back off ground curling rib cage toward pelvis.

Do you have to do 100’s of reps to get rock hard abs?

No, you need to remember that the abdominals are just another muscle group that do not need 100 reps at a time to give them a good workout.  Two to three sets of 12-15 reps of this exercise with other good abdominal exercises is a good way to work them. Some other abs workouts are reverse crunches, the plank and leg raises.

Remember you can have sexy abs with the correct information!

Don’t forget that great abdominals don’t just come from the exercises.  You also need to incorporate good clean eating habits, with lots of water intake, and a good over all body workout.  You need to uncover the fat from the abdominals before you can reveal a strong sexy six-pack.