6 Tips For Six Pack Abs

6 Tips For Six pack Abs

Whether you are a teen trying to get in shape or an adult woman returning to the world of fitness, many people want a harder and flatter stomach. As a result, this topic is rife with fitness myths and revolutionary ideas, it is especially vulnerable to fancy machines and ideas that claim to provide a rock-hard 6-pack in weeks but do nothing. This article does not claim to provide "rock hard abs" in a week, but rather attempts to change some people's perceptions as a result of watching too many infomercials at 2 a.m.

1. You Can't Spot-Reduce

This means that you cannot burn fat from a single location on your body. All of the sit-ups in the world won't burn the fat in your stomach. Bodyfat is lost throughout the body as a result of a caloric deficit, not from activating a specific muscle group.

2. Cardio is Important

The key to getting a 6-pack is not to bulk up the abs, but to burn the fat that covers them. A caloric deficit, which can be achieved by both taking in fewer calories and using up more calories, is the way to accomplish this.

IIT is a type of cardio that is very effective at burning fat and increasing metabolism. HIIT refers to the practice of exercising in short bursts of intense cardio followed by a short cooldown. A session might consist of a 30 second run, followed by a 30 second jog, followed by another sprint, and so on for 4 to 15 minutes, depending on the individual's fitness level.

3. Abs are made in the kitchen

This is the simplest, yet most difficult, aspect of obtaining a 6-pack. The key to getting a 6-pack is to eat less and lose bodyfat. Here are some simple pointers:

Stop drinking soda and replace it with water. It can make a significant difference.
Consume 5–6 small meals per day. This helps to increase your metabolism and control your appetite.
Determine your calorie maintenance level and gradually reduce 100-200 calories per week until you are losing 1-2 pounds per week.

4. Sit-ups are useless

Sit-ups are supposed to work the abs, but the hip flexors and spinal erectors do the majority of the work in the movement. Isometrically, the abdominals are only used as stabilizers. This means that sit-ups are bad for your back and have no benefit for your abs.

5. Other Exercises To Do

Now would be a good time for me to promote some new life-changing product or idea, but that isn't the point of this article. Instead of the traditional sit-up, try these ab exercises for beginners:

Crunches - There are numerous variations, but try to imagine pulling your bottom rib directly into your hip.
Weighted crunches - Perform normal crunches while holding a plate to your chest.
Hanging leg raises - Hang from a bar and bring your knees up to your chest.

6. Don't Give Up!

While achieving your 6-pack goal may not be as simple and painless as infomercials would have you believe, it is still a very attainable goal, even for a beginner. It all comes down to perseverance and hard work. Giving up after a week will not help you get a six-pack or improve your overall fitness.