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  Muscle definition is a sign of true fitness and health in general, but reaching six pack abs is one of the most impressive weight-room accomplishments. This can only be accomplished by reducing body fat, particularly fat in the abdomen. Furthermore, committing to losing body fat in order to achieve a healthy BMI (body mass index), which is the ratio of your body weight to your height, is commendable. ↚ What Exercises Burn Belly Fat the Fastest? Burning the majority of belly fat is every person's dream when it comes to going from chubby to six-pack abs. When losing weight, starting with a flat and toned stomach allows your body to show clear abs definition. It's also motivating, especially when you start receiving compliments from family and friends or discover clothes that haven't fit you in a long time. However, you will need to stick to your regular exercises and a healthy eating plan to burn the most belly fat, so you can try weight loss pills for faster results. The f...

This movement combines an oblique twist with a hanging simulated toe-touch. This total-body core move is very difficult. It combines strength and control in the core, along with grip strength. To do this one correctly: * You need to be strong enough to bring your legs up to the bar. * Isometrically contract to hold yourself up. * Then rotate when twisting the legs to each side. The hardest thing is resisting the rotation (stopping your legs from falling to each side after the twist). Your upper body would be tucked up while your legs move like a windshield wiper if done correctly. ↚ How to Go About It: * Pull down with your lats and engage your shoulders when hanging from a bar. * To pull your toes up toward the bar, squeeze your anterior heart. * Keep your obliques under check and switch your legs side to side, trying to keep them together. * Since you may not be as flexible as you think you are or haven't done this in a while, lower your legs to one side as much as...

First, the bad news: No matter how much physical effort you put into sculpting a smokin’ six-pack — crunches, planks, squats, cardio, HIIT — no one’s going to see them if they’re covered by a layer of flab. Now, the good news: You can learn how to get abs by eating healthy. You’ve probably heard the phrase “abs are made in the kitchen.” Well, that’s about 50 percent true — nutrition and exercise go together like Bey and Jay or Elizabeth and Philip; one without the other is “meh,” but for real fireworks/results, you need both. So if you’re already crushing the exercise portion of the equation, then all you need to do is get your nutrition in order. 1. Limit Your Calorie Intake Your ideal diet must be such that it creates a calorie deficit within. This would ensure that the insulin production is kept under check and the blood sugar levels remain regulated. On the whole you must aim at cutting down substantial calories on an everyday basis. To give you a basic idea, 3500calories for...

Are you set on flattening your tummy or maybe you have a burning desire to show off a six pack stomach? Well, that goal is well within reach, you may just not know where to start. Many times, we get so wrapped up in how awesome we would look and feel and immediately jump into a less than perfect plan to achieve those six pack abs. Your results may have been less than spectacular. Your plan fizzles within a week or so because the emphasis is on ineffective diet and exercise strategies that cause us to work waaaaaay too hard and not smart, so you see NO change! You need to step back and envision a plan that you know WILL work, results you can SEE. It worked for me and will for you. The first step is educating yourself on what works and what doesn’t work so you can set realistic goals and expectations for achieving a six pack, or even just flattening your stomach. You can’t just decide one day ” I want flat abs” And start doing 100 sit ups and expect anything resembling a six pack! ...

If your goal is to get abs fast, then it's important to do a combination of exercises that'll target all these different areas in your abdominal wall like the ones on the list below. In addition to instructions on how to do each move, straight from Anna herself, you'll also find info on what specific areas of your abs they target. Just pick a few ab exercises from the list below and turn them into the ultimate ab workout. Assisted Reverse Side Situp How to: Start lying on left side, resting most of weight on left hip, with legs in the air at a 45-degree angle, and place left forearm on the floor for support. Bend knees as you bring them toward chest, and lift chest to meet them. Lower back to start. That’s one rep. Do 15 reps on each side. Unilateral powerhouse This one is great for targeting the deep core muscles and emphasizes good posture. Do three rounds of the following workout:    - 20 Dumbbell Renegade Rows    - 20 Single-Arm Dumbbell Over...

We’re all for planking your way to a stronger core. And odds are you have a handful of go-to bodyweight abs exercises that you do on the mat when you’re cooling down. But if you’ve ever wondered how you can work your abs with the equipment available at your gym, we’ve got you covered with 17 creative and effective ways to take your abs routine up a notch. Killer core moves using some of the most common gym equipment: a pull-up bar, cable machine, Bosu ball, abs roller, TRX straps, and barbell. You can adjust them to fit any fitness level. Next time you’re at the gym (and dread doing another crunch), pick three of the moves below and do 2 to 3 sets for the recommended number of reps. Stick to it, and we promise you’ll feel the burn—and see results. Pull-Up Bar 1. Hanging Leg Circles How to: Grip a pull-up bar with palms parallel, arms extended. (The bar should be high enough to hang from with legs extend...

Eight hours and one minute: That’s the world record for longest-held plank! But you don’t have to be a planking superstar (thank goodness!) to get the full-body strengthening benefits that planks provide. And more than just chiselled abs, strengthening your core with planks will help prevent back injuries and help maintain a healthy posture. Planks are also easy to learn, and you can do them at home, in your office or whilst travelling, so there’s no excuse to avoid them! If you’re getting bored with the standard plank, however, here are nine other variations to help break up the monotony. 1.STANDARD PLANK If you’re new to planks (or just haven’t done them in a while), chances are you’ll start to shake when you get tired. But don’t let that intimidate you! Keep holding until you can’t hold your hips up anymore. When they start to drop, stop. Do three sets, holding as long as you can each time. When you can hold it for more than one minute, it’s time to move on to something ...

  Ready to give the heavy iron a rest? Put your own bodyweight to work—and start forging that six-pack—with these challenging, core-strength-enhancing exercises. Get ripped abs, shredded obliques and make your core strong. This exercise targets the obliques but you will also work all of the abdominal muscles and core with just with your body weight. 1. Hollow plank Time: 20sec Rest: 10sec Why: It works your all abs muscles, including the deep-lying stability muscles, as well as strengthening your lower back. How To: Lie on your back with your arms and legs fully extended. Contract your abs and raise your hands and feet off the floor. Maintain this tension on your core for 20 seconds without letting your hands or feet touch the floor. 2. Plank side-to-side feet jump and tuck   Time: 20sec Rest: 10sec Why: It works your upper and lower abs, as well as your obliques (side abs). How To: Start in the top of the pre...

The ab wheel exercise is done by placing your hands on the bar coming through the wheel and rolling it back and forth.  Done correctly, it should give you a sufficient abdominal workout.  However, the majority of the time I witness this exercise being done, it is being done wrong! When done wrong, the ab wheel is not just ineffective, it is unsafe and can actually harm you.  Now I know what you all are thinking, that any exercise done wrong can be dangerous.  My beef with the ab wheel is that it is a complex exercise that is not easy for a beginner to do, while other exercises are easier and can give you more benefit. 1. Take a deep breath in Before each rep, take a deep breath into your stomach as if you were trying to fill your entire abdomen with air. Then brace your core as if you were about to take a punch. 2. Use your lats At the beginning of each rep, tighten your lats by pulling your shoulders down and back. This helps to stabilize your spine in a manner s...

The belief was that abdominal training was not functional, nor a compound movement. Conventional wisdom in the CrossFit community, therefore, rendered abdominal work useless. In the earliest editions of the CrossFit Journal, Greg Glassman was famous for saying squats were the best way to get strong abs. Fast forward a few years to CrossFit as a mainstream fitness routine, and the taboo surrounding working your abs has mostly disappeared. Don’t get me wrong, squats will make your core strong. But that answer isn’t what everyone is looking for. If your goal is to train your abs more, or you’d like to do more core training to become a better athlete, this guide is for you. To perform the series, you'll need a decline bench and a barbell. Don't just grab the nearest 45-pound bar handy, however; Samuel says that you'll need less weight than you might expect. "Even a 20 [pound bar] will slay most people if you’re really owning that hold position," he says, noting that ...

Despite their cute name, there isn't much to love about love handles. Love handles are another name for the excess fat that sits at the sides of the waist and hangs over the top of pants. Also known as a muffin top, this fat can be a challenge to lose. Many people try to target this specific area with endless side crunches and other abdominal moves that target the obliques, muscles that run down the sides of the torso. However, this is not an effective way to lose love handles. In order to get rid of love handles for good, you’re going to need to make dietary, exercise and lifestyle changes. Here are 17 natural ways to get rid of love handles. Step #1 – Eat A Healthy, Balanced Diet When it comes to getting rid of your love handles, good nutrition is going to be a key part of your plan. Many guys that want to lose their love handles will think about going on ‘a diet', which usually consists of cutting carbs or only eating salads. These approaches are highly popular, but very rar...

I think it's safe to say that when it comes to working out, people always want to know about and do more for their abs. Some are trying to get a six-pack, some want to know if ab workouts will get rid of fat around their stomach, and others just want to know what, exactly, they need to do for a stronger core. In my opinion, everyone should spend more time focusing on core strength instead of their core aesthetic. I'm not saying don't have the goal of getting chiseled abs; I'm just saying core strength is more important. Why? Because your core is involved in everything you do. Every time you sneeze, cough, laugh, walk, and pick something up, your core muscles are working. Here Are 4 Ab Exercises to Do Instead  1- Roman Knee Raises Key Points : Make sure shoulders are stable. Don’t swing legs, controlled movement is KEY! Try to feel lower abs working Sets : 2 Reps : 12- 15 Rest : 20 – 25 seconds. 2- Lying Leg Raises Key Points : Lay flat on the floor with (bend at knee...