How to Get a Six Pack

There is a lot of advice on how to get a six pack and what exercises to do. Here we can see some examples of what these exercise look like. From this you can get an idea of how to get a six pack by using these techniques. They will help to build muscle and show off those abs.

Instructions

Difficulty: Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• All you really need to use(and this is optional) is a mat to lie, we do not want anyone doing floor exercises on a hard floor and hurting their back in the process.

1. Sit-ups Sit ups: Please note that sit-ups can be a strenuous activity on the lower back. Understanding how to get a six pack and not damage yourself in the process is critical. Do not strain yourself; build up this type of exercise slowly. Twisting during this exercise (left elbow to right knee) is NOT effective and put the lower back under tremendous stress. If you feel even the slightest twinge, then stop.
   
   In order to strengthen your abs, care and technique are necessary. Effective sit-ups need to pull the torso towards the knees from a lying position only using the abdominal group of muscles. If you have your legs straight on the floor then more powerful muscles in the legs will do most of the work.
   
   To counteract this you should bend your knees while sitting up and so make the abdominal muscles feel the burn. If you gather a momentum you will not be working the muscles effectively. Only by slowly raising and lowering will you achieve the best results.
2. Leg lifts Leg lifts: The challenge with this exercise is to keep your legs straight and not to let your feet touch the floor.
   
   Lie of the floor with your hands by your sides. Keeping your legs straight lift them to 90 Degree and back down but to do allow then to touch the ground, repeat back to the 90 degrees position.
3. Jacknife Sit-ups Jacknife Sit-ups: Discover how to get a six pack the hard way with this intense workout.
   
   Start as you would in the position to do sit-ups with your hands at your sides.
   
   Without bending your knees, simultaneously lift you legs in the air and your head and shoulder so that your whole body makes a V-shape. If you can manage it the try to touch your toes.
   
   Then relax and go back to the starting position.
4. V-ups V-ups: This exercise requires good balance and strong core muscles. It can be performed on a bench but can also be carried out on a mat on the floor(but don't let those legs touch the floor).
   
   Bending your knees, simultaneously lift your legs and your torso so they form a V as you can see from the photo. Then go back to the relax position, during this exercise you arms should remain horizontal.
5. The Static Hold The Static hold: Get into the push-up position but with your forearms touching the ground. Make sure your body is a straight line from your shoulders down to your toes and hold that position for a minimum of 1 minute.
   
   This exercise strengthen your core abdominal muscles. Repeat this exercise more and more as you strengthen the core muscles.
   
   Understanding how to get a six pack through strengthening your core muscles is key to achieving great abs!

Tips & Warnings

• Drink plenty of water - Up to 8 glasses of water a day! Encourage your motivation
• Consult your doctor before any major changes to your exercise regime.
• Also check with your doctor about suitably for doing sit-ups. Sit-ups can cause lower back problems so it is better to check with your doctor first. You will not achieve six pack abs without combining exercise with a suitable diet regime. Please see 'How to get a six pack : diet'