The term fitness has different meanings for different people. While gaining or losing weight as per the unique BMI may be the goal for some, building the right muscles at the right places may be someone else’s aim. If you fall in the latter category and wish to strengthen your abs, here are some great ab exercises that you can do at home or at your gym:
1. Bicycle crunches
As the name suggests, bicycle exercises involve continuous pedalling of your legs. Lie flat on your back, and place both your hands at the back of your head, just to support it with your fingers. Fold your legs to bring both knees towards your chest. Now bring your right elbow as close to your left knee as possible while rotating towards the left and stretching the right left simultaneously. Now switch sides and continue doing in sets of 8, 16, 24, etc. (choose a set that is beyond your comfort zone). Watch a video tutorial to understand better or join a gym club in Saket, an area with great malls and superb gyms.
2. Planks
Lie face down with only your forearms and toes touching the ground. Make sure the head, hips, and heels are aligned. An easier way would be lying completely flat on the floor and pushing yourself up on your toes and forearms. Make sure your back is not arching as doing so would put pressure on your back. Contract your abdominals using the pelvis to prevent the hip from sticking out. Now hold that position for about 60 seconds (it could be less, depending on your capacity), release, and repeat. Ask your gym instructor at your fitness club in Saket for help. He would ensure that you push your limits and gain great abs soon.
These were just two ab exercises and you can learn many more great exercises for the ab from your gym instructor. So, if a perfect body is what you are aspiring for, joining a gym is a great option!
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