Everyone is talking about it, and the number of transformation challenges is greater than ever before. If you’re up for the challenge, then here is the perfect program to build a “V-taper” and make your abs pop.
Getting ripped is about making sacrifices, and with shirtless months quickly approaching, the longer you wait, the more you will have to victimize your way of life by showing up late for the party. Minimize your pain and frustration by easing in to this program, cleaning up your diet, and hitting some supps to take you to the promised land. Are you ready for you transformation? Yes! Here is the 30 day 6 pack abs challenge…
Leg extensions are a great way to hit your lower ab muscles.
Sit on the floor or on a bench with your legs extended in front of you.
Place your hands out in front of you and slowly lean backwards. Find the balance point where it’s hard to hold your legs out and you’re not falling over.
Tense your abs as you pull your legs in towards you. You can hold your knees a little for stability if you need.
Push your legs back out again to complete one rep.
The setup for a crunch is like a sit-up:
Lay down on your back.
Bend our legs and stabilize your lower body.
Cross your hands to opposite shoulders, or place them behind your ears without pulling on your neck.
Lift your head and shoulder blades from the ground. Exhale as you rise.
Lower, returning to your starting point. Inhale as you lower.
It’s best to start off with a set of 10 to 25 at a time and add another set as you get stronger.
To perform a proper sit-up:
Lay down on your back.
Bend your legs and place feet firmly on the ground to stabilize your lower body.
Cross your hands to opposite shoulders, or place them behind your ears (without pulling on your neck).
Curl your upper body all the way up towards your knees. Exhale as you lift.
Slowly, lower yourself down, returning to your starting point. Inhale as you lower.
Beginners should aim for 10 reps at a time. By hooking your feet together during a sit-up, you can get a decent lower-leg work out, too!
A proper flutter kick is easy to perform as you need no equipment, except for a gym mat.
Lie on your back on a gym mat with your legs extended and your arms alongside your hips, palms down.
Lift your legs 4 to 6 inches off the floor. Press your low back into the mat.
Keep your legs straight as you rhythmically raise one leg higher, then switch.
Move in a fluttering, up and down motion.
Perform for 15 to 20 repetitions. Alternatively, flutter kick for a period of time, such as 20 to 30 seconds.
Tips: To vary the move, cross the legs over and under each other rather than flutter them up and down. This change doesn’t markedly alter the muscles used during the exercise; it’s just a fun variation.
Lie on your side and place your lower forearm on the ground. Make sure your elbow is below your shoulder.
Either; stack your feet on top of each other, scissor them so both feet are on the ground, or place your lower knee on the ground (to make it easier).
Lift your hips up to get into the side plank position and brace your core muscles. Keep your spine and neck in a neutral position.
From the side plank position, tighten your outer thigh and glutes, raising your upper leg into the air. Hold for 2-3 seconds.
Return your leg to its initial position. This is one rep.
Repeat on the other side.
Getting ripped is about making sacrifices, and with shirtless months quickly approaching, the longer you wait, the more you will have to victimize your way of life by showing up late for the party. Minimize your pain and frustration by easing in to this program, cleaning up your diet, and hitting some supps to take you to the promised land. Are you ready for you transformation? Yes! Here is the 30 day 6 pack abs challenge…
LEG EXTENSIONS:
Leg extensions are a great way to hit your lower ab muscles.
Sit on the floor or on a bench with your legs extended in front of you.
Place your hands out in front of you and slowly lean backwards. Find the balance point where it’s hard to hold your legs out and you’re not falling over.
Tense your abs as you pull your legs in towards you. You can hold your knees a little for stability if you need.
Push your legs back out again to complete one rep.
CRUNCHES:
The setup for a crunch is like a sit-up:
Lay down on your back.
Bend our legs and stabilize your lower body.
Cross your hands to opposite shoulders, or place them behind your ears without pulling on your neck.
Lift your head and shoulder blades from the ground. Exhale as you rise.
Lower, returning to your starting point. Inhale as you lower.
It’s best to start off with a set of 10 to 25 at a time and add another set as you get stronger.
SIT UPS:
To perform a proper sit-up:
Lay down on your back.
Bend your legs and place feet firmly on the ground to stabilize your lower body.
Cross your hands to opposite shoulders, or place them behind your ears (without pulling on your neck).
Curl your upper body all the way up towards your knees. Exhale as you lift.
Slowly, lower yourself down, returning to your starting point. Inhale as you lower.
Beginners should aim for 10 reps at a time. By hooking your feet together during a sit-up, you can get a decent lower-leg work out, too!
FLUTTER KICKS:
A proper flutter kick is easy to perform as you need no equipment, except for a gym mat.
Lie on your back on a gym mat with your legs extended and your arms alongside your hips, palms down.
Lift your legs 4 to 6 inches off the floor. Press your low back into the mat.
Keep your legs straight as you rhythmically raise one leg higher, then switch.
Move in a fluttering, up and down motion.
Perform for 15 to 20 repetitions. Alternatively, flutter kick for a period of time, such as 20 to 30 seconds.
Tips: To vary the move, cross the legs over and under each other rather than flutter them up and down. This change doesn’t markedly alter the muscles used during the exercise; it’s just a fun variation.
SIDE PLANK:
Lie on your side and place your lower forearm on the ground. Make sure your elbow is below your shoulder.
Either; stack your feet on top of each other, scissor them so both feet are on the ground, or place your lower knee on the ground (to make it easier).
Lift your hips up to get into the side plank position and brace your core muscles. Keep your spine and neck in a neutral position.
From the side plank position, tighten your outer thigh and glutes, raising your upper leg into the air. Hold for 2-3 seconds.
Return your leg to its initial position. This is one rep.
Repeat on the other side.
