Summer is coming, and Abb’s are on everyone’s mind
As the sun starts shining and jumpers start to get packed away, It is only natural, people want to look their best, When bearing all in their bathers or at the beach.
If you are about to up those tummy muscle sessions, it’s important to remember a few things to get the best results.
If your time and energy are going to be focused on this muscle group, it is good to know what will work for you. There is so much out there to take in. Plenty of people will say what they consider the best, but how will you decide which are the most optimal for working your stomach muscles, you may ask?
First of all, let me tell you ! it is essential to point out that the best stomach exercises are the exercise you are actually going to do! No matter how excellent or effective the training is, if you are not going to do them consistently and enjoy the movements, the exercise will not benefit you. The game-changer is stomach exercises do not necessarily require equipment to perform them. You can do them in the comfort of your own home if you like and achieve outstanding results. A win for those in lockdown or with a busy schedule, you can definitely maximize your results if you have access to a few tools. Some gym machines are helpful too but not a necessity to get you a six-pack!
When you kick off your core plan, it is vital to include stomach exercises that work all of the different parts of the stomach. Concentrating on one area of your stomach or, to put in pro terms. Only constraining a single muscle of the group won’t get you all over trim appearance you are going for, and long-run creates an imbalance. The key is to include stomach exercises that combine them all. We need to be working the oblique, which are the side muscles, these are the long super stretchy muscles that will give you that smooth looking waistline. There is also the lower abdominals, the mid-section, and the upper ones to consider as well.
We will start with one of the most popular stomach exercises that’s my favourite, the basic crunch. These are an efficient exercise and very convenient since they can be performed anywhere without any equipment. The next super popular exercise that would run alongside the basic crunch is the side crunch, which works on the oblique. Lastly, if you add a basic leg raise to the mix, you are hitting almost all the abdominals.
I have a quicky set for you to do every few days to get you on your way :
- 10 Crunches
- 10 Left Side Crunches
- 10 Right Side Crunches
- 10 Leg Raises
- Repeat 3 to 6 times
- Feeling strong, add in a plank to finish off
- Remember to be locking on your core and lift your pelvic floor. NEVER hold your breath!
Abdominal strength is essential for stability and back health. Especially when we spend a lot of our time leaning over a desk or kitchen counter, bending and lifting small children, or even shopping bags. Our abbs are what hold our midsection together, so it’s really an all-year-round job, not just in the lead-up to summer. We feel that it’s so important that we hold core and stretch classes every week for the ladies in beyond. Our daily workouts also include a little core work just to ensure we keep our core strength.
Remember again that all our bodies are different. Just because one person may consider a specific exercise the best stomach exercise for their body. That does not mean it’s the best exercise for your body. Every woman’s body is different, so it will respond differently to each move. Just like weight loss or lifestyle changes, it’s important to realise, it’s not one size fits all.
If you are looking to get the most optimal results and be informed about working on your abdominal muscles and shaping up for summer. You will find it most helpful to have a go at all the different stomach exercises and then determine which one you can both feel and see results with. If one exercise is simply too hard to do correctly, then that exercise is clearly not the best for you (or your technique might be off). There are a few sneaky abbs moves that you won’t feel that day, but you will know about it the next day. You should ask me about helping you come up with a more individualised program or group training that will help you reach your abb goals.
Bec xoxo