How To Get Abs - Effective Six Pack Training Explained

By Russ Howe


Learning how to get abs can seem daunting at first. You're either confronted by so much conflicting information that you don't know what to believe, or you're taught that it all comes down to genetics and it's physically impossible for you to accomplish your goal. Most men are stressed and frustrated with their abdominal training routine but don't know how to change it.

The massive amount of information out there leads to nothing but confusion. That's because most of it is conflicting, causing the individual to deem things 'too confusing'. There are many outdated beliefs still being touted online, which lead nowhere. These include but are not limited to:

* Doing 2000 crunches per day is effective.

* Abs are small so they should be trained every day.

* Weighted exercises will cause you to look like a bloated, unattractive bodybuilder.

The fact is the techniques above are outdated and ineffective for most individuals. How many times have you seen somebody plod through a boring, long workout consisting of little other than crunches and sit-ups in the false belief that they are going to get better results? Too many times!

The techniques above do not work.

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?

Try the following three-step routine:

1. 20 x Abdominal Crunches with a Swiss Ball

2. 20 x Leg Raises

3. 20 x Half Crunches

This should be performed as a circuit instead of straight sets. This means you do all reps for each exercise in quick succession, without rest. You can go back round the circuit four times to maximize results.

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.

Furthermore, the high intensity required during a circuit-style workout raises fat loss by up to 900%. It may feel like cardio and the burn is intense.

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.

The secret to discovering how to get abs quickly is not complex. It merely requires effort and specificity with your torso routine in the gym. If you can get those two things in check, then you are ready to see some results.




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