What are the AB workouts you are all doing?

OK so I'm dying to know what are these ab workout s you are all talking about? Some tapes or something? Share the flat tummy secrets.

I should probably start doing some of those. hahah. 

I love this website -> http://www.netfit.co.uk/netfit.htm

It has a tons of work outs. Keep in mind though, that the website is for people who want to really, really, really build muscle haha

The first time I started doing the abs workout I followed their directions of increasing sets, and I ended up doing abs for over 2h 3 times a week. It was SO time consuming. I use the exercises but don't follow their directions to increase the sets completely because they are intended for people who make working out as a full time job apparently.

I had put this somewhere else, but here is what I do:

• 1st set: 50 sit-ups, 0 weight
• 2nd set: 25 sit-ups, 25 lb plate on chest
• 3rd set: 20 sit-ups, 35 lb plate on chest
• 4th set: 15 sit-ups, 45 lb plate on chest

Take a break or do some other exercises...

• 5th set: 40 sit-ups, 0 weight
• 6th set: 20 sit-ups, 25 lb plate on chest
• 7th set: 15 sit-ups, 35 lb plate on chest
• 8th set: 10 sit-ups, 45 lb plate on chest

This usually takes me about 5 minutes for each set and typically I do them on a declined bench but they work just sitting on the floor as well. These numbers are assuming that your maximum sit-ups without resting is 100. I have a few people I work out with that adjust it for their own maximum.

Holy cow, wolf man!  Thats crazy!  :)  good job.  I could never do that.  I mostly do leg kicks while watching the food network.  *grins*  I throw in 10-20 crunches when i feel like it.  This way i can watch tv and burn cals at the same time!  woooooooh.  

I am using pilates I have a reformer machine at home.  I should see results in 10 sessions, I've only done 5 so far.

I like to do crunches on a balalce ball.  It gets you off the floor and really works the abs.

I do a mixture of Slappy's coaching and this site:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art44575. asp

I also do everything with weights on me.


Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be working much. ^^;;;

This is my everyday tummy-saver...

-Place one leg in the air with the other bent (foot flat on the ground) Keeping let strong and still begin crunches, bring left elbow to right knee for 12 reps, then right elbow to left knee for 12, then straight up for 12. Switch extended legs and repeat 12X right, 12X left, 12X center.

-Place both legs in the air and repeat the same 12x (right, left, and center).

-Place right ankle on left knee (L knee bent w/ foot on the floor), and begin crunches, but this time bring your left foot off the ground as well. Do 12x to the right left and center, then swith to left ankle on right knee. Repeat 12x left, right, center.

Obviously, you can modify the number of reps. This is my lowest allowance. I do between 12-20 reps a set. You end up doing around 180-300. I have really noticed a change in my obliques!

Good luck!  

I also like the balance ball.  It makes your crunches easier yet more effective!  these days i have been lazy about my abs and just going to yoga and kickboxing, both of which work your abs without really focussing on them.  Man, i am getting NO work done today.

I do pilates crunches (thats what I call them) - instead of bending knees when you crunch, keep your legs straight out - you will feel it in your lower belly - just keep your low back flat!!

Also, I do reverse crunches, regular crunches, scissors, and ball crunches. :)