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Remember Tamilee Webb? She's known for those great Abs of Steel tapes from back in the day. This new series includes a fifteen minute beginner's exercise and a series of advanced exercises for those w
ho need some new ideas for their ab workouts.
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Captain's chair
This was one of the few on the "most effective" list that involves gym equipment. Start with legs dangling and slowly lift your knees in toward your chest. The motion should be con
trolled and deliberate as you bring your knees up and return them back to the starting position.
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Karen Voight - Abdominals & Back Pilates
There's no better way to strengthen the torso than with Pilates exercises. Not only will you work your abs, you'll work everything else too...not bad for a
day's work. Karen Voight is one of the best instructors out there and offers this easy-to-follow video to teach you all about Pilates and how to strengthen you abs and back leaving you feeling energiz
ed.
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You see, the abs need to be worked like any other muscle - with progressive weigh resistance. Don't worry, this won't bulk up your abs, but it will help to strengthen, tighten and tone them for that w
ashboard look or flat tummy that you are looking for. Ab exercises need this added resistance too, in order to become effective as you progress.
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It can be difficult to do abdominal exercises properly without equipment. The traditional floor crunch will only take you so far. Another key is the ability to add weight to your ab exercises, which c
an be a real pain without specific ab exercise equipment.
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Sample Ab Workouts
Don't know how many repetitions you should be doing? What about exercises that really work your abs? These sample workouts cover beginner, intermediate and advanced fitness level
s and give you new ideas for abdominal exercises. The focus in these workouts is to slow down and reduce momentum so that you spend less time working out while getting an effect abdominal workout.
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