Abdominal (Stomach Muscles) Exercises

Abdominal Exercises
When performing abdominal (abs for short) exercises try to squeeze your stomach muscles during the whole movement. This will make it so they get more toned and look better, but remember you must breathe even though you are squeezing.

Leg Raise



This is a good example of legs raises, the only thing I don't like is that he puts his hands under his butt. Keep your hands to the side of you and it will make this harder and more effective.

Bicycle Crunches



This is a really good example of a bicycle crunches. Make sure you are squeezing your abs through the whole movement and keep your hands off the back of your head. If you put your hands on the back of your head while doing this movement you are more likely to be just pushing your neck up which can cause neck and back pains.

Crunch



This is a crunch. I don't use any weight but you can for more resistance, but I feel if you really squeeze your abs you get a better workout and it is very hard anyways. One thing I still don't recommend is to put your hands or hand behind your neck because you will just push your neck up, instead put your hands on the side of your head where they can still support your neck without putting additional stress on it.