Confused over which is the best workout for abs for men? We have got a solution to steer clear your confusion.
Here are the 6 moves that will definitely give you those washboard six-pack abs.
Spider Crawl
Spider-Man has a well-defined set of abs, so why canai??i??t you?
Spider crawls are a great exercise for your entire core. These plank crunches work up your rectus abdominis, obliques, and lower back.
They involve your abdomen in all these three actions: rotation, anti-extension, and flexion. They are done without any equipment involved.
How to do:
- Start with the traditional plank position.
- Keep your forearms on the ground and your body perfectly straight.
- Bring your left knee forward towards your left elbow
- Now go back to the plank position.
- Repeat with right side too.
- Complete 10 reps.
Grab your blue spandex and start crawling, Spidey!
A? Sit Up
A classic abdominal exercise, Sit-ups are the best exercise for getting abs. One such type of sit-ups is A? sit-ups.
A? Sit-ups involve your lower abdomen and hip flexors intensely.
How to do:
- Lie down on the floor, secure your feet and bend your legs at the knees.
- Place your hands behind or to the side of your head.
- Flex your hips and try to raise your torso toward your knees till your torso is perpendicular to the ground.
- Now go back but only A? of the way.
Bicycle Crunch
When you do a bicycle crunch, all the key areas of your abdomen get worked at the same time. It is a combination of regular crunches, side-to-side motion, and reverse crunches which target your obliques, lower abs, and rectus abdominis.
How to do:
- Lie on your back with your hands behind your head.
- Raise your legs and bend them at 90 degrees.
- Alternate sides by bringing your one elbow towards the opposite knee.
- Repeat for at least 60 seconds.
- Try and hold the crunch for a two-count on each side to force a slower, concentrated movement.
Swiss Ball Rollout
An alternate to the ab wheel exercise, a rollout move done with a swiss ball targets your rectus abdominis and obliques preciously.
How to do:
- Kneel on the floor with your hands on a stability ball.
- Keep your back straight and your abs tight.
- Roll out the ball as far away from you as you can.
- Now slowly roll back to the starting position.
- Aim for two sets of 10 rollouts.
Cross-body Crunches
Cross-body crunches are a simple exercise that will get your lower abs ripped in no time.
How to do:
- Lie on your back with your arms and legs diagonally out forming an “X”.
- Lifting your head, and shoulders off the ground bring your left hand towards your right foot. Do the same with your other hand too.
- Aim for 10 reps.
Plank
Getting abs takes things more than just sit-ups and crunches.Ai??One such abs exercise is the plank. It is an anti-extension exercise that stabilizes the core against all type of forces.
Basic planks are easy to perform. Try single-arm and single-leg versions, and moving planks. These will help you get abs much faster.