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100 Abdominal Exercises

 

 

"Abdominal Exercises" Usually refer to Exercises for the Entire Mid-Section

 

100 Abdominal Exercises

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100 Abdominal Exercises has 4 Groups of Exercises

To keep things simple, you can target 3 different muscles in your mid section.  Some argue that exercises which target the lower abdominals are ineffective while others believe you can so it is debatable.

 

Rectus Abdominis

Your abdominals are the large muscle from your chest to your waist which look like a "six pack."  Even though the rectus abdominis is a single muscle, exercises often attempt to isolate the upper or lower abs.

Your rectus abdominis concentrically flexes your lumbar spine (crunch motion).  It also helps stabilize your core in certain instances.

 

Transverse Abdominis

Your transverse abdominis (TVA) or core muscle is a deep stabilizer of the spine.  It helps stabilize your spine by building up intra-abdominal pressure and also pulls in at the belly button creating a tighter mid section.

 

Obliques

You also have internal and external obliques on both sides of your stomach.  Your internal and external obliques work together to flex and rotate your lumbar spine in all 3 planes of motion.

Make sure to click on your target area on the anatomy chart for a list of the best abdominal exercises.

 

Before you read the list of the Best Abdominal Exercises Know This

There is no such thing as spot reduction.  Not one of these abdominal exercises by itself or in combination will burn fat from your mid section.  These exercises are great for strengthening your mid section which may cause a tightening the waist, slimming, effect which could reduce waistline, but you will not go from "flab to fab" with any of the 100 ab exercises.

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Hanging Ab Exercise VideosRectus abdominis upper abs

Hanging Leg Raise  Hanging Leg Raise

Feet to Ceiling  Feet to Ceiling

 

Floor Ab Exercise Videos

Crunches  Crunches

floor bicycle maneuver  Bicycle Maneuver

Advanced Bicycle maneuver  Advanced Bicycle Maneuver

Bicycle Crunch  Bicycle Crunches

Sit-ups  SitUps

Toe Touches  Toe Touches

Toe Raises  Toe RaisesAbdominal Region

Plate Situps  Plate SitUps

Dumbbell Shoulder Press Situps  Dumbbell Press SitUps

Bench Crunches  Bench Crunches (on Weight Bench)

 

Stability Ball Ab Exercise Videos

  Stability Ball Crunchesstability ball exercise videos workout video bosu

stability ball side crunch  Stability Ball Side Crunch

Stability ball Medicine ball Crunches  Stability Medicine Crunch

Swiss Ball Cable Rope Crunches  Stability Ball Cable Rope Crunches

 

Resistance Band Ab Exercise Videos

Tube Toe Raies  Resistance Band Toe RaisesTO Bands Resistance Band Set

  Resistance Band Stability Ball Crunch

Band Bench Crunch  Resistance Band Bench Crunch

 

BOSU Ball Ab Exercise Videos

bosu standard crunch  BOSU Crunch (standard)best exercise balls

  BOSU Twisting Crunch

bosu balance crunch  BOSU Balance Crunches

 

Medicine Ball Ab Exercise Videoseverlast soft medicine ball

Medicine Ball Situps  Medicine Ball SitUps

seated med ball twist  Medicine Ball Twist

 

Cable Ab Exercise Videos

cable sit ups  Cable Sit Ups

 

Total Gym Ab Exercise Video

Total Gym Hamstring Curl Crunches  Total Gym Hamstring Curl Crunches

 

TRX Suspension Trainer Ab Exercise Video

TRX Reverse Crunch  TRX Suspension Trainer Reverse Crunches

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Floor Lower Ab Exercise Videoslower ab exercise videos

  Side Turns

Big 40 Leg Rolls Abs Exercise  Leg Rolls (Big 40s)

Leg Scissors  Leg Scissors

V-ups for Abdominals  V-ups

Leg Throws  Leg Throws

 

BOSU Ball Lower Ab Exercise videosLower part of the Abdominal Region

bosu leg scissors  BOSU Leg Scissors

BOSU V-UPS  BOSU V-UPS

 

Stability Ball Lower Ab Exercise Videos

Stability Ball Side Turns  Stability Ball Side Turns

 

Hanging Lower Abdominal Exercise Videos

Hanging Leg Raise  Hanging Leg Raises

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Floor Core Exercise Videoscore exercise videos

Supine Bridge  Supine Bridge

Floor Plank  Plank

Floor Side Plank  Side Plank

Partner Plank  Partner Plank

Plank with Abduction  Plank with Hip Abduction

Dynamic Side Plank  Dynamic Side Plank

 

Stability Ball Core Exercise Videos

stability ball plank  Stability Ball PlankStability Ball Duraball Pro

stability ball bosu plank  Stability Ball BOSU Plank

Swiss Ball Side Plank  Stability Ball Side Plank

stability ball 1 leg stabilization  Stability Ball 1 Leg Stabilization

Swiss Ball Walkouts  Stability Ball Walk-Outs

Walkouts with Twist on Physio Ball Swimming Special  Stability Ball Walk-Out with Twist

stability ball russian twist  Stability Ball Russian Twist

Stability Ball Advanced Plank  Stability Ball Advanced Plank

  Stability Ball Circular Plank

Feet on Stability Ball BOSU Plank  Feet on Stability Ball Plank

 

Resistance Band Core Exercise VideosTO Bands Resistance Band Set

Resistance Band Advanced Plank  Resistance Band Stability Plank

 

BOSU Ball Core Exercise Videos

bosu side plank  BOSU Side Plankbest exercise balls

bosu dynamic plank  BOSU Dynamic Plank

bosu plank  BOSU Plank

  BOSU Stability Ball Plank

BOSU Supine Bridge  BOSU Supine Bridge

BOSU Upside Down Plank  BOSU Upside Down Plank

 

Medicine Ball Core Exercise Videoseverlast soft medicine ball

Medicine Ball Plank  Medicine Ball Plank

med ball plank with abduction  Medicine Ball Abduction Plank

 

Total Gym Core Exercise Videostotal gym home workout equipment BUY from AMAZON

Total Gym Plank  Total Gym Plank

Total Gym Torso Twist  Total Gym Torso Twist

Total Gym Knee Tuck Pushups  Total Gym Knee Tuck Pushups

Total Gym Reverse Crunches  Total Gym Reverse Crunches

 

TRX Suspension Trainer Core Exercise VideoTRY TRX

  TRX Suspension Trainer Plank

 

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Hanging Obliques Exercise Videosoblique exercise videos

twisting hanging leg raise  Twisting Hanging Leg Raise

 

Floor Obliques Exercise Videos

Floor Side Turns  Side Turns

Twisting toe raises  Twisting Toe Raises

bar side twist  Standing Barbell Twist

Side Barbell Twist  Standing Side Barbell Twist

 

Stability Ball Obliques Exercise Videos

stability ball side turns  Ball Side TurnsStability Ball Duraball Pro

stability ball side crunch  Stability Ball Side Crunch

stability ball russian twist  Stability Ball Russian Twist

 

 

Resistance Band Obliques Exercise Videos

tube torso twist  Resistance Band Torso Rotation

high tube torso rotation  High Resistance Band Torso Rotation

Low Tube Torso Rotations  Low Resistance Band Torso Rotation (Golf Swings)

Lunge Tube Reverse Wood Chops  Lunge Tube Reverse Wood Chops

 

Cable Obliques Exercises

Cable Reverse Wood Chop Gravediggers  Cable Rope Gravediggers (Low to High Torso Twist)

Cable Wood Chops  Cable Rope Wood Chopsoblique exercise video

high cable bar wood chops  High Cable Bar Wood Chops

Total Gym Torso Twist  Total Gym Torso Twist

Total Gym Twisting Rows  Total Gym Twisting Rows

total gym twisting high rows  Total Gym Twisting Iso High Rows (iso lateral = 1 side at a time)oblique workout video

cable-push-pull  Cable Push Pull

cable-multi-push-pulls  Cable Multi Push Pull

Alternating High Cable Bar Wood Chops   Alternating High Cable Bar Wood Chops

 

Medicine Ball Obliques Exercise Videos

Med Ball Woodchops  Medicine Ball Wood Chops

seated med ball twist  Medicine Ball Twistoblique workout video

Med Ball Woodchop Spike  Medicine Ball Wood Chop Spike

 

Power Sled Obliques Videos

Power Sled Torso Rotation  Power Sled Torso Rotation

 

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100 Abdominal Exercises FAQ

 

Q)  What is the Point of Having so many Ab Exercises ?

A)  The core is more complex than simply abdominal crunches.  The core of your body must be able to stabilize and move in all planes of motion.  Different ab exercises stress different muscles as well as different planes of motion which will lead to a stronger, more functional core as well as better looking abdominal region.

 

Q)  Will Abdominal Exercises help me get Six Pack Abs ?

A)  100 abdominal exercises or 1,000,000 abdominal exercises will not help anyone get six pack abs if their diet is not great.  Your other training specifically cardio is far more important for burning off excess calories while a full body weight training program is best for revving up your metabolism.  Read more about the scam of six pack abs.

 

Q)  Which abs Exercise is the Best of all the 100 Abdominal Exercises ?

A)  Which exercise is best completely depends on your training goals and how the 100 abdominal exercises fit in with the rest of your balanced exercise program and nutritious diet.

 

Q)  How Many of the 100 Abdominal Exercises should I do in a Day ?

A)  This depends on many factors.  If you have very little fat and have a great exercise program, you could probably achieve your results by using 3-4 complimentary exercises.  Again, everything is goal specific and any of the list of the best abdominal exercises are no exception.

 

Q)  Should I perform Abdominal Exercises before or After Weights and Cardio ?

A)  Good question.  Performing your abdominal exercises after your training is safer than performing them before.  If you perform your abdominal exercises before training, your core stabilizer muscles may be weak and not be able to support your body during your workout.  It is safer to perform them after but not a requirement.  Play it by ear and see which you personally prefer.

 

Q)  How many of the 100 Abdominal Exercises do you need to Master to get Results ?

A)  All 100!.  If your goal is to master all 100 abdominal exercises.  The number of abdominal exercises you master does not really matter.  You could develop a super strong core, or six pack abs by using 3 or 20 of them.  Use the variety of core, obliques and abdominal exercises to create interesting, fun and functional workouts.

 

 

 

 

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How to use the 100 Abdominal Exercises to get the Best Results

Abdominal Exercises are Not the main Priority for Reducing Stomach Fat

Best Results for 99% of Fitness Goals comes with a Balanced Exercise Program

You do not need 100 abdominal exercises or even 10 to flatten your stomach, lose weight, or even get six pack abs.  Your exercise program on a whole is dependant on multiple factors which you should be sure to be aware of.

Like many things in life, one aspect of optimal health and fitness depends on the other.  If you want to get the best out of the 100 abdominal exercises you need to pay close attention to your nutrition, overall activity level which should include cardiovascular exercise as well as resistance training.

You should keep your body flexible so it can perform all of the exercises you choose to do optimally.  You can use all of these exercises to compliment your current abdominal exercises or just a couple of them to maintain your basic functional core strength.  Master the 5 components of fitness systematically and you will get the most benefit out of the 100 abdominal exercises.

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