What is the best ABS exercise? No , it is not the typical crunch neither the acclaimed bicycle exercise nor the weighted leg raising exercise.It is much more simple than that, yet it is more effective ,easier to perfrom ( to a certain extent) and it gives you the outstanding results that you’ve always wanted !I am talking about the good old deadlift,the so called “ king” amongst all exercises,and it is called like that for a reason . You can find more about the science behind the exercise and more info about the exercise itself here
When you begin performing the deadlift with your working weight your whole body is engaged and your abs are put under extreme tension and the contraction is the optimal that your abs could and will ever receive. Throughout the whole motion your abs are working and especially if you hold your breath during the movement you can really feel them tightened and fully contracted. Always use a belt when performing the deadlift to make sure your lower back is safe.If you do this exercise on a regular basis (once a week,no need for more) you can be sure that after a while you will achieve one very strong core which will help you in other heavy compound exercises such as dips and squats for instance. But to make your abs pop out and look defined then neither crunches or deadlift will do that.You simply need to lose that stubborn body fat to actually see them.
Forget about the old school crunch variations,leg raising, bycicles ,”8 min abs programs” and more of the same.They represent abs exercises but they do not present a solution.They represent only a niche for the fitness industry to take your money. Stick to the basics and you will achieve your dream body. And never forget – before performing a demanding exercise like the deadlift – always , ALWAYS properly warm up .And for you women – don’t be daunted when you hear “deadlift”. Many women don’t do it because of some myths that claim that it’s extremely dangerous for their bodies but in fact – it is not ,when performed properly. By properly I mean – 2-3 warm ups, a weight that lets you do at least 6 reps and always wear a belt if you want to make the exercise risk free. Good luck !
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2 comments
Jerald C. Mckee says:
July 20, 2011 at 8:50 pm (UTC 3 )
I must say this is a great article i enjoyed reading it keep the good work
Yasen says:
July 20, 2011 at 11:51 pm (UTC 3 )
Thank you Jerald !