There are a lot of ways to work the abdomen but only two could suffice as being very effective. The captains chair is one, and the bicycle is the other. These exercises are very simple and will help to trim and tone your abdomen section.

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If you want to keep other parts of your body trim, cardio, aerobic, or resistance training can be added. By adding these, you’ll have an all around built body.

The Bicycle

This exercise works the rectus and lower abs. You need to lie on the ground with the lower back continually pushed to the floor. Bring your hands up to your head and your knees lifted to forty-five degrees. Then you start cycling as if you are riding a bike upside down. Every time you bring your left knee towards your body, lift your right elbow up to touch it. Do the same for the opposite knee and elbow. You’ll feel pressure in your mid-section and fat will be burned. Twenty reps should be done for best results.

Captain’s Chair Ab Workout

You will need a regular gym equipment piece called the Captain’s Chair for this exercise. Grip the handles of the captain’s chair, with your forearms against the rests of the chair. Put your feet on the provided step rests. And with your forearms, hoist your body up and your feet off the steps together. Your back should stay tight against the backrest of the chair as you hold your body up and let your feet dangle. Tighten your abdominal muscles by lifting up your knees to your chest and exhale while you do this. Before you lower your knees, keep them up for a few counts. Several reps should be done. Relax yourself every time that you lower knees back down. When done properly, it can be very effective. You will achieve your six pack by doing this daily.

Other crunch exercises are available. However, these are two favorite exercises done by athletes that have proven most effective in trimming and toning abs. With these two exercises, you know you can’t go wrong in getting the fit and hard abdominal section that you long for.

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