Five Rules For Ripped Abs
We all want ripped abs.
Celebrities have them, models have them, but how do WE get them? Below are 5 rules you MUST obey in order to get the washboard stomach of your dreams.
1.
Work your transversus abdominis - The transversus abdominus is the muscle located behind your rectus abdominis or 'six pack muscle'.
This muscle is primarily a postural muscle with its main function to provide support though the lower abdominal region.
If you have a strong transversis abdominis you will be able to lift heavier weights during your workout with all body parts as you will have far greater stability through the mid section (core).
Working this muscle also helps to improve your posture and flatten out your stomach area as well as helping to tuck in your butt.
2.
Work your lower abdominals as well as your upper abdominals - Contrary to popular belief, your rectus abdominis (six pack) is only one muscle, not six.
It is however, more beneficial to target the upper and lower portions of this muscle separately to get the full six pack effect.
3.
Healthy Eating Plan - EVERYONE has a six pack; it's simply a case of whether or not you can see yours.
For most people, their six pack is hidden behind a wall of fat.
In order to see it you must follow a healthy eating plan to help to melt away the layers of unwanted fat, obscuring your washboard stomach.
Regardless of what infomercials have told you, 5 minutes a day on the latest contraption while you sit in front of your TV WON'T do it! 4.
Have a well structured, all over resistance program - The more muscle you have everywhere, the easier it is to burn fat from everywhere.
For muscle to exist burns calories, so the more you have of it, the more fat you will burn! 5.
Work your lower back muscles as much as you work your abdominals - Everyone wants a ripped six pack but if you don't work your lower back muscles as much as you do your abs then you will create an imbalance in the core which can lead to problems with your lower back and hips.
Nothing stunts progress like an injury!
Celebrities have them, models have them, but how do WE get them? Below are 5 rules you MUST obey in order to get the washboard stomach of your dreams.
1.
Work your transversus abdominis - The transversus abdominus is the muscle located behind your rectus abdominis or 'six pack muscle'.
This muscle is primarily a postural muscle with its main function to provide support though the lower abdominal region.
If you have a strong transversis abdominis you will be able to lift heavier weights during your workout with all body parts as you will have far greater stability through the mid section (core).
Working this muscle also helps to improve your posture and flatten out your stomach area as well as helping to tuck in your butt.
2.
Work your lower abdominals as well as your upper abdominals - Contrary to popular belief, your rectus abdominis (six pack) is only one muscle, not six.
It is however, more beneficial to target the upper and lower portions of this muscle separately to get the full six pack effect.
3.
Healthy Eating Plan - EVERYONE has a six pack; it's simply a case of whether or not you can see yours.
For most people, their six pack is hidden behind a wall of fat.
In order to see it you must follow a healthy eating plan to help to melt away the layers of unwanted fat, obscuring your washboard stomach.
Regardless of what infomercials have told you, 5 minutes a day on the latest contraption while you sit in front of your TV WON'T do it! 4.
Have a well structured, all over resistance program - The more muscle you have everywhere, the easier it is to burn fat from everywhere.
For muscle to exist burns calories, so the more you have of it, the more fat you will burn! 5.
Work your lower back muscles as much as you work your abdominals - Everyone wants a ripped six pack but if you don't work your lower back muscles as much as you do your abs then you will create an imbalance in the core which can lead to problems with your lower back and hips.
Nothing stunts progress like an injury!
