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Abs Exercise Tips

If you have an exercise ball then you can easily perform the exercise ball crush. This is the third most effective and efficient abs workout. Start by resting on the ball with your face up and your ball under your mid to lower back. Place your hands behind your head or you can put them across your chest. This will be your preference where your hands are really doesn’t have an affect on the effectiveness of the workout. Lift your torso up off of the ball. Pull the bottom of your ribcage down towards your hips. Try to keep the ball stabilized as you curl up. The ball should be stationary at all times. Then lower back down to complete the rep. You should complete this exercise twelve to fifteen times.

The vertical leg crunch is another effective abs workout. The vertical leg crunch is the fourth most effective abs workout. The vertical leg crunch is very simple to perform. It will effectively work the rectus abdominals as well as the obliques. You will not need any type of equipment to perform the vertical leg crunch. Begin by lying face up on the floor or mat. Bring both legs straight up and cross your legs. Keep your legs stable and imagine moving your navel towards your spine at the top of the movement. Then lower your legs. It is recommended that your repeat this exercises twelve to fifteen times.

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