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abs
what is a fast way to get abs without the use of equipment. im doing crunches and sit ups but i think they might take too long. any ideas? thanks.
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Keep doing your crunches.
Another good exercise to add is this:
Lay on the floor, flat on your back, and place your head underneath a somewhat heavy chair. Grasp the legs of the chair with your arms and lift your legs in the air so your body forms an L-shape. Swing your legs down towards the ground, but don't let them touch the floor and slowly bring them back up. This is great for your stomach.
You should consider getting what of those giant exercise balls. They're cheap and fun to play with :). The ball makes sit-ups more effective because they allow you to stretch back more than 180 degrees.
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Crunches do help. You've gotta do the right ones, and do them right, though.
I do 240 crunches pretty much daily - 2 sets of 20 each of partial curls, frog leg crunches, reverse crunches, L crunches, and side crunches, and I have seen results from what I do. You'd be surprised how fast 2 sets of 20 of each different type goes, if you're worried about the time they take up in your day.
Also, the plank exercise is good - go down on the floor like you're about to do a pushup, but lean on your forearms and hold that for three minutes. It's so hard, but it works really well, if you have no equipment.
BUT
Crunches and plank alone won't get you amazing abs. You've gotta add a little bit of cardio and a good diet. Without both of those, you'll have super strong abs, but you won't be able to see it.
Good luck!
-Siren =)
[Edit]: Sure, I can explain. =)
Partial curls : [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
Frog leg crunches are the same thing, except you have your knees out to the side and your feet touching. You know those butterfly stretches they always made you do in gym, where the soles of your feet touch? Do that, and do crunches. Those work your lower abs.
Reverse crunches start like this: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
and then you extend your legs forward, so you're flat, but your feet/legs never touch the ground.
For L crunches (I don't actually know if that's what they're called) you start like this: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
and then lower your legs from your hips, so you're flat (again) but don't let your feet or legs touch the ground.
Side crunches start like this: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
and then you do partial curls with your torso.
For all crunches (except the reverse and L) you wanna make sure your shoulderblades come off the ground.
Lemme know if you have any other questions. =)
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Actually, situps are very effective. It may seem like they're not doing anything right now, but they will. You could also try sucking in your stomach and holding it very tightly for a few seconds, then letting it go. Sounds weird and way too easy, but it does help.
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