Basic 8 Pack Abs Exercises You Can Do at Home
The first time I heard about “8 pack abs” I instantly thought it was just a myth. Getting six pack abs is more than I signed up for; an 8 pack is just flat out cuckoo.
Or so I thought…
I soon realized that 8 pack abs aren’t impossible to get. With a lot of determination, the right diet, and regular exercise, anyone can have a ripped 8 pack…even YOU.
Let’s focus on that last bit. Exercise. With all the new technology that are keeping us busy nowadays, exercise has been pushed down the hobbies list by many of you. If you think about it, it does require a lot of time and energy. But keeping your eye on the prize only makes the journey so worthwhile.
You got to start somewhere, right? Try out these 4 basic ways to work out abs and you’ll get the hang of it in to time:
1. Weighted Sit Ups
2. Bicycles
3. Full Body Crunches
4. Curls
Weighted Sit Ups
Anything that replicates a small amount of weight, like a heavy school book or a small bag of rice, will be useful in this exercise. When my kitchen’s running low on supplies, I simply take a zip-lock bag, fill it with water, and seal it tight.
Now, lay on the ground with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Hold down the weight on your chest with both hands to keep it from falling. Lift your shoulders off the floor slowly without moving the lower half of your body. Remember to keep those abdominal muscles tight. When you’re about 45 degrees off the ground, stay there for as long as you can, then assume your original position. Doing this simple exercise regularly will help you get those 8 pack abs.
Bicycle
Out of all the 4, this has to be my favorite. Simply lie down on the floor, bring your knees up alternately, as if you were biking in air. While you’re doing that, place your hands behind your ears and twist your upper body toward the direction of your bent knee.
Full Body Crunches
They say that the most challenging exercise of all will only give you the best results. This, right here, will definitely push you to get those killer abs.
While lying on the floor, I’ll need you to place your hands across your chest, and slightly bend your knees. Now, come up as you would when you perform a regular crunch. Raise your legs toward the ceiling as you do your upper body crunch. Picture a slightly deviated horseshoe – THAT’S how your body is supposed to look like while doing this exercise. Hold that position while you keep your abs tight, and then go back to your original position.
Curls
You can say that this one’s almost like a regular crunch, but you will need to focus on “curling” your back and tightening your abdominal muscles more. Place your hands on your midsection and feel it contract. Curl your back slowly as you lean those shoulders in, then uncurl at an equal pace back to the floor.
So, here’s the truth on six pack abs: 8 pack abs CAN be a reality. Keep an open mind, work hard, and you can achieve ANYTHING!
