Posted by: Curt | Under: General Fitness | (0) Comments
MSNBC has a quick and easy guide to 9 things that you might want to change to optimize your workout. Some are better than others, and one of the best is to quit doing crunches for you abs and do some exercises that are more effective. One of those is described here-
Turns out Pilates abdominal moves are superior to crunches for sculpting your midsection and uncovering those abs, according to a study at Auburn University Montgomery in Alabama. An exercise called “the teaser” is especially effective. It activates 39 percent more of your rectus abdominus muscle (that’s your six-pack) and 266 percent more of your external obliques (your love handles). To do it: Lie face-up on a mat. Lift your legs so your thighs are perpendicular to the floor and your knees are bent 90 degrees. Raise your hands toward the ceiling. Lift your torso and straighten your legs, so your body forms a V. Hold for one second, then roll back down, keeping your legs raised. Do 8 to 10 reps.
I would recommend more like 10-12 reps and you should do these as part of a superset that includes a couple of other exercises for the most benefit. Give it a try and see… you’ll know the next morning!
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