good ab exercises

StartingNew

Does anyone know any good ab exercises? I actually really like doing crunches, but I seem to work myself harder if I have a video or something guiding me.:huh:

StartingNew

Does anyone know any good ab exercises? I actually really like doing crunches, but I seem to work myself harder if I have a video or something guiding me.:huh:

IbanezWillRock

This also helps all other parts of your body, but it's mainly focused on ab work, or you can get the ab version of Windsor Pilates. I know, the informercials are cheesy, but it REALLY works.

Eve23

I bought an ab dvd last week. It is super short and I at first thought I would feel a little cheesy, but I really love it.

It is a Tony Little Body Express Ab Reduction tape.

He was very motivating and supportive. I have never thought a tape would be that but it is true. Super quick workout if time is a factor for you.

I am looking forward to a pilates tape. I have been wanting to try that.

rheston

To really target your core area you should try an exercise ball to do your sit ups on. You use your entire core abdomonal area to keep yourself balanced on the ball while doing your crunches. Also lay sideways on the ball with your hands folded behind your head and lift your torso off the ball as many reps as you can (do it for both sides) and you will add the oblique sides of the abs and get rid of love handles as well.

kak1018

I love Beach Body videos; Great Abs, and six pack abs are my two favorites.

AtlantaSara

"Target Exercises"

Hanging knee-ups - Bring your knees as high as you can.

Advanced Crunch - (Legs up) - Lie on your back with your feet straight in the air. Keep your legs straight up in the air for the advanced crunches. Cross your hands over your chest and bring your elbows to your knees by flexing your stomach. (Do not do if you have previous lower back injury - place feet on the floor.)

Reverse Crunch - In the same position as the regular crunch, lift your knees and butt toward your elbows. Leave your head and upper body flat on the ground. Only move your legs and butt. (Do not do if you have previous lower back injury)

Right Elbow to Left Knee - Cross your left leg over your right leg. Flex your stomach and twist to bring your right elbow to your left knee.

Left Elbow to Right Knee - Same as above just switch sides. Cross your right leg over your leg. Flex your stomach and twist to bring your left elbow to your right knee.

Hip Rollers - This exercise will help you build your abs, back and hips to help with long ocean swims and balance out the hip flexors exercises. Twist to both sides keeping your shoulders on the floor and stay in the bent knee position when rotating left and right.

* Note - Anytime you work your abs, you should also exercise your lower back to build balance in your torso.

Lower Back Exercise - Swimmers - Lie on your stomach and lift your feet and knees off the floor by flutter kicking repeatedly as if you were swimming freestyle.