One thing which most guys have got in common in the gym is the quest for a ripped midsection. Indeed, at one point most gentlemen have looked for tips on how to get abs which stand out. However, they are led down a path of uncertainty.
Conflicting information is a gym user's worst nightmare. It causes self doubt, which hold you back in every aspect of your training. You begin looking for faults, rather than progress. In part, this is due to the fact that so many outdated techniques are still being widely used in gyms. These include:
* You need to do thousands of sit-ups.
* Being small muscles, you need to hit your midsection every single day.
* Weighted exercises will cause you to look like a bloated, unattractive bodybuilder.
These things promote poor abdominal routines which, despite the person's determination to build a six pack, lead absolutely nowhere. Instead, you'll often see these individuals plodding through overly long, dull routines which are based around the belief that doing 2000 sit-ups per day will get them the results they want.
Simply put, the false beliefs above are outdated and ineffective.
To cause a muscle to grow or develop, you must train it in a way that stimulates the reaction you are aiming for. It won't do it by request. You wouldn't do 5000 reps on a biceps curl, so don't do it for your stomach. You probably have an arm routine which targets triceps, biceps and forearms effectively. You might even split it even further, targeting the long head and short heed of the biceps effectively. But do you do that for abs, or is it just endless crunches?
The following routine will get you started:
1. 20 x Crunches
2. 20 x Leg Raises
3. 20 x Straight-Leg Crunch
Perform the routine in a circuit, pushing out all reps before resting for 2 minutes and doing the circuit again. Four rounds of this three-step circuit is all you need to get on the right track to building a solid six pack.
Why does this work?
Well, the first reason it will improve results is the fact that it is well balanced. It will help you to target your upper, lower and oblique abdominal muscles rather than just focusing on the top portion.
It also ensures you keep the intensity high, which will result in more fat loss. Providing you are following a solid diet, you will notice these effects quite quickly.
The key to continuing the results you enjoy is variety. You will adapt to even the toughest of situations. Think back to the first time you did maths as a kid, and how easy those first sums would be if you attempted them right now. Your body does the same thing in the gym, so you must change it up from time to time. It will not change by request, you must force results from it.
Once you are able to handle more than 5 rounds of this, it's time to change the exercises. Look to incorporate weighted moves alongside body weight exercises for maximum results. Learning how to get abs is not the 'rocket science' some proclaim it to be, it merely takes determination and attention to detail.
Conflicting information is a gym user's worst nightmare. It causes self doubt, which hold you back in every aspect of your training. You begin looking for faults, rather than progress. In part, this is due to the fact that so many outdated techniques are still being widely used in gyms. These include:
* You need to do thousands of sit-ups.
* Being small muscles, you need to hit your midsection every single day.
* Weighted exercises will cause you to look like a bloated, unattractive bodybuilder.
These things promote poor abdominal routines which, despite the person's determination to build a six pack, lead absolutely nowhere. Instead, you'll often see these individuals plodding through overly long, dull routines which are based around the belief that doing 2000 sit-ups per day will get them the results they want.
Simply put, the false beliefs above are outdated and ineffective.
To cause a muscle to grow or develop, you must train it in a way that stimulates the reaction you are aiming for. It won't do it by request. You wouldn't do 5000 reps on a biceps curl, so don't do it for your stomach. You probably have an arm routine which targets triceps, biceps and forearms effectively. You might even split it even further, targeting the long head and short heed of the biceps effectively. But do you do that for abs, or is it just endless crunches?
The following routine will get you started:
1. 20 x Crunches
2. 20 x Leg Raises
3. 20 x Straight-Leg Crunch
Perform the routine in a circuit, pushing out all reps before resting for 2 minutes and doing the circuit again. Four rounds of this three-step circuit is all you need to get on the right track to building a solid six pack.
Why does this work?
Well, the first reason it will improve results is the fact that it is well balanced. It will help you to target your upper, lower and oblique abdominal muscles rather than just focusing on the top portion.
It also ensures you keep the intensity high, which will result in more fat loss. Providing you are following a solid diet, you will notice these effects quite quickly.
The key to continuing the results you enjoy is variety. You will adapt to even the toughest of situations. Think back to the first time you did maths as a kid, and how easy those first sums would be if you attempted them right now. Your body does the same thing in the gym, so you must change it up from time to time. It will not change by request, you must force results from it.
Once you are able to handle more than 5 rounds of this, it's time to change the exercises. Look to incorporate weighted moves alongside body weight exercises for maximum results. Learning how to get abs is not the 'rocket science' some proclaim it to be, it merely takes determination and attention to detail.
About the Author:
About the author: You can learn how to get abs by watching the complete workout clip from Russ Howe PTI. Russ is a successful trainer who answers popular gym myths such as should you train abs with weight and more on his fitness and nutrition blog each week.
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