Ab Workout Routine Mistakes

August 30th, 2010 | by admin |

Having that nice looking, chiseled, flat abs is the goal of many individuals today. Men generally aim to achieve the fabled “six pack” abs while women desire to gain a flat stomach that will compliment their figure more. But it is sad to know that a lot of major mistakes are done just to get the abs they desire. One big mistake that can be pointed out deals with the intensification of the workout over a period of time. When someone is starting out in a new workout routine, it is wise to take it slow. When starting out, take it slow then gradually build as you go along, this is the only guaranteed way if you want results. Walking is one example of a cardio workout. Doing the same pace without building it up will not bring about the desired results. Walking can be a good workout, but doing the same pacing over a period of time (not choosing to build it up) can lead to lower or maybe even absent results and starting with a pace which you cannot keep up with can only result to fatigue that will eventually tire you out faster as time goes on preventing you from getting the most out of your workout. Another way is brisk walking or walking in a longer distance. This is also applied in ab workouts. Begin slow and minimal then increasing both amount and intensity over time.      Incorrect application of the exercise is another mistake people make. Ab exercises are supposed to target your abs (hence the name). And using your leg strength or neck muscles to perform the exercise will render it useless. What’s the point of doing ab exercises when you are using either your neck muscles or your leg strength to finish the regimen? If you want to know if you are doing it correctly, lay your hand on your abs as you perform the exercise slowly for the first time. You should be able to feel your ab muscles harden and contract. Learning to target the specific muscles is something you will adapt through the duration of your workout. Another good tip would be to contract your abs during the session as if you are preparing for an incoming punch to the stomach. This will help focus the exercise on your abs as well as protect your back. You should be able to feel your abdominal muscles contract and harden, if not, then you are probably doing something wrong. Another way to protect your back from injuries would be to stay away from abdominal exercises that will cause you to bend over or arch your back. A back injury is most likely to happen. There have actually been a lot of modifications and improvements done to the exercises being introduced today which further assures safety. We have laid aside the full lift of the torso off of the floor in order for the chest to touch the knees. There are a lot of variations to the crunches nowadays that can be done without any chance of injury and will specifically target the abs.  You will be able to bump up the effectiveness of the workout by avoiding these simple yet common mistakes.   Along with ab exercises, you can also add interval and resistance training to your regimen  Soon you will quickly achieve that flat, sexy, chiseled, or “six-pack” abs that you have for so long been dreaming of.


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