What really separates a good set of abs from a great set is using the proper lower abs workout. Everyone is looking for 6 pack abs as part of a healthy and trim physique. While 6 pack abs are a great thing to shoot for, why not aim for 8 pack abs. Here is how that is accomplished.

Various Leg Raises Are the “Holy Grail” of Ripped Abs!

There is nothing else that will create a stomach area as hard as a washboard like leg raises will. Crunches don’t even come close. To be honest, I don’t know exactly when folks just forgot about exercises involving leg raises, but they need to be the absolute foundation of any ab workout. You’ll discover it is the best lower abs workout there is. It is also the ultimate choice to achieve those ultra-strong contractions down in your abs and produce that goal of ab definition you want.

Ever stopped to look at what goes on in a prison yard?

While I have never visited a prison yard myself, I have found that convicts typically have the best physiques. An author named Paul Wade, who has written a book named “Convict Conditioning,” talks about guys who are locked up for long periods of time tend to use hanging leg raise as their exclusive ab exercise. When men are hanging with their leg straight and are able to do 4 to 5 sets of 15-20 hanging leg raises, they will usually have amazing abs as their reward.

Before Considering Any Other Ab Exercises, Become A Master of Hanging Leg Raises

You will discover that, besides being the absolutely best lower abs workout, this exercise will end up giving your entire abdominal region a workout. Since you are hanging from a bar, you will develop the detail muscles of the midsection as well. However, you should begin slowly and then work your way up to hanging leg raises. Don’t move to the next tougher exercise until you fully master the previous one. It only requires 4 to 5 sets done 2 times a week to help you turn your abs into lean, attractive muscles.

1) Lying Leg Raises 5 X 20: Lay on a padded mat on your back and lift your legs so that your feet are directly above you hips. Slowly and intentionally lower your legs until the fit are almost touching the ground. Raise them back up to above your hips and repeat. Continue on this until you can do 4 sets of 20 reps each. If you find that you are unable to do this at first, you can start out by altering the exercise slightly.  Keep your legs bent at a 90 degree angle to begin with and then move up to doing them with straight legs. Your lower abs will be screaming on sets 4 and 5, no matter how strong you get at these.

2) Hanging Knee Ups 4 x 20: Holding an overhead bar with your hands, slowly raise your knees until you achieve an 90 degree angle with your upper legs. You then will lower your knees slowly back down. You will find your hip flexors will be your weak point and this will be tough to start with. You also may discover how weak your grip may be. Avoid the temptation to use wrist wraps, because you want to be functionally fit and develop strong forearms as well.

3) Hanging Leg Raises 4 x 20: Holding an overhead bar with your hands and keeping your legs straight or the knees only slightly bent, raise your legs into a 90 degree angle with your body. You can stretch your hamstrings out if they feel tight before you begin the exercise. The main thing with these exercises is to always maintain a slow, controlled movement. My guess is less than 1% of the gym population have strong enough abs to do these properly. If this seems to tough when you start out, work on mastering the exercise by bending your legs close to 90 degrees. As you hold your legs straighter, this will become more difficult.

You have the ability to become the “Master of the Leg Raise” for the 8 Pack Abs!

Needless to say, you’ll need to make sure your body fat levels are low enough to show off your abs. Stick to diet, get your body fat level down low, and become a master the best ab exercise on the planet. If you’re looking for a fast track to those 8 pack abs, this is it! No need to look further. Simply adding 4-5 sets of hanging leg raises will ensure you are following a great lower abs workout.

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