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Abdominal exercises

To learn about abdominal exercises and to work out how to get a six pack or a flat tummy, then check thefitmap.co.uk abdominals exercise section.

With 6 key exercises, whether it's crunches or side bends, you can make your tummy scream by reading the brief exercise introductions below and then choosing the ones you want more explanantion on. You could also check out our 4 page article on the top 10 abdominal exercises - with tables and analysis of the best and worst exercises benchmarked.
 

Abdominal Crunch
 
Great for developing the six-pack muscles of the abdominal wall

Bench Crunch

This variation strongly stresses the six-pack, emphasis on the upper abdomen

Weighted Crunch

A high intensity exercise, developing a strong firm midsection

Straight-Arm Crunch

Advanced movement that strongly stresses the upper portion of the abs

Side Bends (weighted)

Targetting the oblique muscles (love handles) to aid waist reduction.

Reverse Crunch (weighted)

Targets lower region of the abdominal wall to aid posture and shape the waist


Build yourself a program
 
  Exercises Sets Reps Rest
Beginner 1 or 2 2 15 - 25 2 minutes
Intermediate 3, 5, 6 3 12 - 15 90 seconds
Advanced 4, 5, 6 4 8 - 12 1 minute



 
 

 

 

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