Easy 8 Pack Abs Exercises
When someone first mentioned the phrase “8 pack abs” to me, I honestly thought they were crazy. I mean, a six pack is already quite challenging to get AND keep; 8 pack abs are simply IMPOSSIBLE.
But I don’t think so anymore…
I found out later on that 8 pack abs are indeed within anyone’s reach. A little determination, a healthy diet, and plenty of exercise can get you that 8 pack.
Allow me to focus on that last bit. Exercise. It’s something many people dread because they consider it as work. I must admit, I, too, experienced an aversion to exercise once upon a time. But keeping your eye on the prize only makes the journey so worthwhile.
There’s no better time to start than here and now. These 4 abdominal muscles exercises are the most basic drills you can do to get 8 pack abs:
1. Weighted Sit Ups
2. Bicycles
3. Full Body Crunches
4. Curls
Weighted Sit Ups
Anything that simulates a small amount of weight, like a heavy school book or a small bag of rice, will be useful in this exercise. Try a little creativity – you can use your purse, a medium-sized bottle of water, or even your baby!
Now, lay on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Place the weight over your chest and secure it with your hands. Lift your shoulders off the floor slowly without moving the lower half of your body. Always contract those abdominal muscles. When you’re about 45 degrees off the ground, stay there for as long as you can, then assume your original position. Doing this simple exercise frequently will help you get those 8 pack abs.
Bicycle
Out of all the 4, this has to be my favorite. Simply lie down on the floor, bring your knees up alternately, as if you were biking in air. Meanwhile, with your hands behind your ears, touch your right elbow to your left knee as it goes up, and then do the same with the other side.
Full Body Crunches
This one’s a real challenge, but I feel that it’s done so much for my abs. I suggest you start doing it, too!
While lying on the floor, I’ll need you to place your hands across your chest, and slightly bend your knees. Now, come up as you would when you perform a regular crunch. Here comes the tricky part: while doing the crunches, try lifting your legs at the same time. Your target is to form a sort of horse shoe shape with your body every time you go in for that crunch. Hold that position while you keep your abs flexed, and then go back to your original position.
Curls
You can say that this one’s almost like a regular crunch, but you will need to focus on “curling” your back and flexing your abdominal muscles more. Rest your hands over your stomach. Slowly curl your head and shoulders upward then go back to your original position.
So, here’s the truth on six pack abs: Those who say that 8 pack abs are impossible to achieve are just too lazy to do it. Keep an open mind, work hard, and you can attain ANYTHING!
