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Exercises to Get a Six Pack

Bhakti Satalkar
Who will not want to sport a six pack? Without exercises, achieving this dream is rather impossible. You will have to do the exercises mentioned in this post, consistently and with determination to get the desired results.
A number of people think, that getting a six pack is impossible. However, if you follow the six pack diet and exercise plan, you will be able to reach your goal rather easily, without necessarily having to go to the gym. If the exercises are done appropriately, you will see the results of your hard work. Being consistent and patient is very important or else achieving six packs will remain a distant dream in itself.
To get six pack abs, you do not require any specific exercise equipment. Along with the abdominal exercises, you will have to include cardiovascular exercises in your workout. Exercises like walking and jogging, step aerobics, swimming, cycling, etc. can also be a part this workout routine. However, along with the exercises, keeping a tab on your diet is also essential. We will now see, which are the exercises to tone the abs.

Sit Ups

Lie down and place your feet on the floor. Do not place your hands behind your neck, as is often recommended, as it often leads to injuries of the spine. The hands should be crossed and placed on the chest. Without moving your feet, lift your shoulders and back off the floor. Slowly come down, but do not touch your shoulders to the floor and repeat the exercise.

Leg Lifts

Lie on your back with legs extended on the floor. Slowly lift both your legs off the floor and bring them up, till they are perpendicular to the floor. Now slowly lower your legs, till they are about 6 inches away from the floor and lift them up again to continue doing the exercise for some time.

Oblique Crunches

Lie down, place your feet on the floor, interlock your fingers and place the hands behind your head. Now lift your shoulder and back off the floor, twist to the right and try to touch the left elbow to the right knee. Slowly come down, but do not touch the shoulders to the floor and repeat the same with the opposite pair of limbs. Continue alternating between each side of the body without touching your head and legs to the floor.

Plank Pose

Lie on your stomach. Place the palms of your hands next to your chest, but below the shoulders. Curl the toes of your feet under. Now slowly lift yourself off the ground, such that your weight is balanced on the four limbs. This is a static pose, which you will have to hold for a few seconds, before releasing it.

Oblique Cycle

Lie on the floor with your fingers intertwined and placed behind your head. Now lift your shoulders off the floor, twist to the right, bring the right knee in towards your chest with the left knee extended about 6 inches off the floor. Try to touch the left elbow to the right knee. Now slowly come back to the center, but do not touch the shoulders to the floor and repeat the same process on the other side.
Before you do the exercises to get a six pack, remember to warm up. If you suffer from any health problems, it is best to speak with your health care professional before you start doing these exercises. If you experience any kind of pain, then stop doing the exercise immediately and take advice from an expert regarding the same.