Effective Ab Crunches For Flat Stomach

Ab crunches have two opinions about them. Some say it is helpful in developing ripped abs, while others say it does not work.

In my opinion ab crunches does help in toning the belly, but if you are thinking it will help you in reducing your tummy fat, then you are mistaken. You should always remember that if you have 6 inch layer of fat around your waist, stomach crunches will never work for you, no matter how many crunches you perform. Ab crunches only tones your ab muscles.

Different types of stomach crunches if done properly will yield good results as long as you pay attention to the above points.

Some Basic Ab Crunches Are....
note- consult your physician before performing the below exercises

• Basic Ab Crunch

It is helpful for upper abdominal muscles

1. lie on your back and bend your knees.
2. Make a cross type position on your chest, with your right hand on your left shoulder and vice-verse.
3. Without moving your lower back to upper half part of the body slowly rise.
4. Exhale when you do ab crunch and inhale when you lower your back.
5. Do 3-4 sets of 20-25 reps, taking rest for a minute after every set.

Remember to focus on your middle section when performing the ab crunches. You should feel the strain in your ab muscles, if not you are not doing the right way.

• Reverse Ab Crunch

1. Lie down on your back, with your hands placed straight along the body, and palms facing towards the floor.
2. With bend knees slowly raise your legs in the air, and cross your legs
3. Now raise your hips off the floor and perform stomach crunches.
4. Do 3-4 sets of 20-25 reps, taking rest for a minute after every set

• Oblique Crunches

1. Lie down and bend your knees.
2. Keeping your feet flat on the floor, place your hands behind the head with your elbows projecting outwards.
3. Perform stomach crunches. Your left elbow should touch your right knee and vice-verse.
4. Do 3-4 sets of 20-25 reps, taking rest for a minute after every set.

Besides performing these ab crunches, you should follow a balanced diet along with healthy eating habits. Also try to do incorporate cardiovascular exercises in your routine, which will help you to get better results.

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