A good ab workout routine is imperative for sculpting the six-pack you dream of. This alone, however, will not see you attain this goal. Focus and discipline in the kitchen is as important as having an effective cardio routine. Revealing your six-pack muscles is about burning off the layer of fat that covers them. This is achieved by creating a daily calorie deficit.
Captains Chair
The captains chair is an exercise device that works the entire length of the rectus abdominis. Keep your back straight on the chair support. Allow your locked arms and shoulders to take your body weight. To perform the exercise, simply raise your knees toward your torso. A variation to work the obliques is to turn in the chair slightly left or right and then perform the same movement with the knees while the torso is twisted.
Swiss Ball
The Swiss ball, or stability ball, works the upper abdominal area in particular. It is simply a standard crunch done sitting on the ball. Allow the middle of your back to rest on the ball's peak. Keep your knees bent and your feet flat. Elevate the upper torso to 45 degrees and then return.
Cable Crunches
The cable crunch works the central rectus abdominis in particular. Kneel on the ground and hold the rope cable extension behind your head with both hands. Adjust the weight on the cable machine accordingly. You should now be in an upright bowing position. The performance of the exercise involves bowing all the way to the floor in front of your knees, pulling the weight of the extension as you go and crunching the abs.
Bicycle Kicks
The bicycle kick is the best ab exercise, according to American Council on Exercise, because it works all areas of the abs simultaneously. Lying on the mat, raise your knees and put your hands behind your head. Elevate and twist your upper body to one side. Your elbow will move toward the opposite knee while the other leg straightens. Perform a mirror image on the other side.
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