Abdominal exercises are an effective way to get rid of stomach fats and achieve a flat and attractive stomach. A lot of people wish to have a nice body shape that’s why they engage in different kinds of exercise and inquire about the other better options available today. The confidence that a flat abs gives to the individual is certainly incomparable. In making your goal possible you have to be willing to bring out all that you can and not hesitate, for the sake of beauty and good health. The process of getting a solid and strong core and flat abs cannot be done overnight. Patience therefore is the key to a flat abs, and this attribute should be combined with hard work.  

 The most effective and widely known forms of abs exercises are simple and easy to follow. Doing such exercises then can be a source of fun and enjoyment to the point of becoming not a burdensome regimen at all. A recent study done by experts at a University in the USA came out with a list of the most efficient and effective exercises to flatten the ab. The study was done using the 13 most common abdominal exercises. Every exercise then was ranked based on its muscle stimulation performance in the rectus abdominus and the internal and external obliques.

It was then found out by the experts that the bicycle exercise, the captain’s chair exercise, and Exercise Ball Crunch are the best and most effective abdominal exercises these days.

 Bicycle Crunch – How is it done?

This form of exercise utilizes the upper and lower abs muscles as the legs are moving in a bicycle movement and the body is lifted into a crunch. As the elbows are meeting the knees, the body twists slightly thus bringing the obliques into play and making this a great exercise.

1. While lying on your back, put your hands behind your head for support. Lift your legs                      in the air until they form a 90° angle.

2. Move your legs like a bicycle motion. When your left knee is nearer your body, grasp    your right elbow to it. But when your right knee is nearer your body, bring your left elbow to it.

Captain’s Chair - How is it done?

This type of exercise is an effective abs exercises that can be performed in the gym. It is very easy to carelessly follow these exercise movements but sacrifice potential good results. When this is done right, you can flatten and strengthen your abdominals fast.

 1. While standing in the 'chair', put the forearms on the rests and grasps the handles.

2. Supporting the body on the arms, raise the knees towards the chest, thereby keeping the upper body straight but not using momentum.

 Exercise Ball Crunch - How is it done?

On an exercise ball, you have a better motion range compared to doing it on a hard, flat area or device. Aside from giving increased stability, this enables individuals to exercise their core muscles more accurately. With the use of an exercise ball, you can do crunches to flatten and solidify your abdominal muscles.

1.         Lie with the ball resting under the mid/lower back and place hands across the chest or behind the head.

2.         Contract your abs to raise your torso off the ball thereby pulling the bottom of your ribcage down toward your hips.

3.         Try as much as possible to keep the ball stable while you curl up.