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December 11, 2007
The Biomechanics Lab at San Diego State University has rated the top ab exercises. Not only to these top three exercises benefit your tummy but they also build up your back and pelvic muscles that support your spine. As you know a very important body part needed to walk, lift, sit, and stand.
The number one exercise for strengthening your abdominal muscles is the Bicycle maneuver. This simple core exercise consists of lieing flat of the floor, with your hands behind your head. As you bring your knees up to a 45 degree angle, twist your body and touch your opposite elbo to your knee. Do this slowly as if riding a bicycle, alternating knees and elbows.
The number two ab exersice is the Captain’s Chair. This cruch in mid air requires you to slowly lift your kneed up toward your chest while dangling from the chair.
Number three on the list is the Crunch on an exercise ball. Sitting on the ball with your feet flat on the floor you let the ball roll as you slowly curl forward repeatably.
Of course effectiveness may vary from person to person. To test how effective an exercise is for you try one set, you should fatigue after about 12 repetitions, go for about 5 minutes two to three times a week. Make sure that you give your muscles a day off in between workouts. This is the best way to strengthen the abs.
If its possible work with a trainer to help develop your fitness routine and as always check with your doctor before starting an exercise program.
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