Shrink Your Tummy!
The middle is a problem area for many people, and those who wish to shrink the sizing of their belly are numerous. A balanced diet is a great place to begin, but there are also some great abdominal exercises to help along the process. The drills hashed out below meet this description, as they’re specifically configured to help reduce stomach fat, and consequently, the sizing of your tummy. These specific exercises are aimed at beginners, so give them a try if you’re just beginning. Once you’ve mastered these, feel free to advance to something more ambitious. When doing these exercises, it’s crucial to move slowly so as to maintain control and not allow momentum to take over. As with any exercise program, be certain to confer with a pro before setting out and always warm up properly to fend off injury.
Vertical Leg Crunch
This is a variant on the traditional crunch that centers more specifically on reducing Abdominal fat. To start this abdominal drill, first lie on your back on a flat surface, such as the floor. Use a mat or towel to cushion your spine. Put your hands behind your head, with elbows out far enough that they’re concealed. Now lift your legs directly up into the air, crossing your ankles and bending your knees somewhat. Contract your abs and lift your shoulders, head and upper back upward to about a thirty degree angle. Be mindful of not lifting with your hands or leading with your head.
Long Arm Crunch
For this tummy crunch, remain on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat. Lie back and extend your arms straight back on the floor as if you’re reaching above your head. Contract your abs and slowly lift your arms, head and shoulders off the floor to about a thirty degree angle. Hold it, then slowly lower your shoulders back to the floor. Duplicate for an entire set. Be heedful not to lead with your arms, keeping them straight and alongside your head.
Reverse Crunch
You’ll need to stay on your back for this abdomen exercise. Use a mat or towel to cushion your spine. Put your arms at your sides with palms facing up to the ceiling. Put your legs in the air so that your knees are bent at a 90 degree angle and your hips make about a 90 degree angle with your torso. Keep your knees upright and as straight as possible. Now, contract your ab muscles so that it feels like your belly button is being pulled toward your spine, while at the same time gently lifting your hips off the floor. Raise your hips to height of a few inches, keeping your legs stretched out straight up. Hold this position, then slowly lower your hips back to the floor. Repeat for an full set.
