Tips for Getting Washboard Abs

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One of the most sought after goals for an exercise regime to get washboard abs. everyone wants a smooth flat stomach with well defined abdominal muscles. Most people think that they need to do 50, 75 or 100 crunches or sit-ups a day to get there. That’s simply not how muscles work. When you see bodybuilders with large well defined biceps chances are they didn’t get there by doing 50 bicep curls per day. In fact studies have shown the most dependable way to develop muscles is with a low number of repetitions using a higher weight. Here are some tips for increasing the effectiveness of your ab crunches

• Once you can do at least 3 sets of 12 repetitions, start to add some weight
• Start out with wrist weights, you want a weight that lets you do at least 8 reps but not more than 12
• Once you reach 12 reps its time to add more weight
• Another way to increase resistance is with a reverse ab curl (keeping your torso on the floor and moving your legs)
• To increase resistance on reverse ab curl use ankle weights
• Doing crunches on a fitness ball is another way to increase resistance
• If you train with a partner you can use a dumbbell to add weight and resistance on a fitness ball (be sure to use a partner this can be dangerous)

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