Abdominal exercises

To learn about abdominal exercises and to work out how to get a six pack or a flat tummy, then check thefitmap.co.uk abdominals exercise section.

With 6 key exercises, whether it's crunches or side bends, you can make your tummy scream by reading the brief exercise introductions below and then choosing the ones you want more explanantion on. You could also check out our 4 page article on the top 10 abdominal exercises - with tables and analysis of the best and worst exercises benchmarked.
 

	Abdominal Crunch   Great for developing the six-pack muscles of the abdominal wall
	Bench Crunch This variation strongly stresses the six-pack, emphasis on the upper abdomen
	Weighted Crunch A high intensity exercise, developing a strong firm midsection
	Straight-Arm Crunch Advanced movement that strongly stresses the upper portion of the abs
	Side Bends (weighted) Targetting the oblique muscles (love handles) to aid waist reduction.
	Reverse Crunch (weighted) Targets lower region of the abdominal wall to aid posture and shape the waist
Build yourself a program
Exercises Sets Reps Rest Beginner 1 or 2 2 15 - 25 2 minutes Intermediate 3, 5, 6 3 12 - 15 90 seconds Advanced 4, 5, 6 4 8 - 12 1 minute