Get Washboard Abs – 3 Abdominal Training Myths Exposed!
We all want to get washboard abs. Safe to say?
Sure losing some belly fat may be the main short term goal, but overall, when push comes to shove, we’d all like to rip our shirt off at the pool with 100% confidence and put our ripped, six pack abs on display.
To make this a reality however, the thing we have to remember is that training your abs isn’t the only thing you need to concentrate on if you want a nice stomach.
Below are a few ab training myths you need to lookout for if you want to develop great abs.
Spot reducing the fat on your stomach with crunches is possible
Crunches alone, no matter how many you do, will not help you dump your abdominal fat. Good nutrition, coupled with interval training and strength training are what you need.
In fact, most athletes that have ripped six-pack abs didn’t get them by showing up to their training facility to crank out endless sets of crunches. Instead, they use compound movements in their training programs that work many muscles at one time. The intensity of their weight training, and their short, quick interval style cardio training gets them lean and helps them get washboard abs.
To get six-pack abs you have to train them daily
Your abs do not need to be worked everyday. Training them two or three times a week will do the trick. If you are a beginner start with planks and side planks to train your abs. If you are more advanced, exercises like Mountain Climbers and Renegade Dumbell Rows not only work you abs, but reduce stress on your low back, and also burn a lot of calories in the process.
Exercise means more to getting great abs than nutrition
You’ll never be able to out train a bad diet. If you want to get washboard abs you are going to have to do what it takes. Planning your meals in advance to help avoid the temptation of eating out for lunch may be necessary. Getting the right amount of protein, fruits and vegetables, and avoiding calorie-laden drinks are also critical to your success.
Figuring out what to eat, and how much of it to eat is most of the battle when it comes to getting lean and losing belly fat. If you’re lost on this topic it may be worth it to check out Cheat Your Way Thin by Joel Marion. I downloaded my copy a couple days ago and read it from start to finish. It goes over serving sizes, what foods to eat, the glycemic index/load of foods, and more. Check it out Here.
