stomach flattening exercises for men
Stomach Flattening Exercises for Men
Almost all exercises for men, target the abdominal muscles, and aim for fat loss in the stomach area. Some of the effective ones have been described in the following article.
A perfectly toned and flat stomach is difficult to achieve without discipline and hard work. Unused body fat is stored in the stomach, people who do not exercise or have unhealthy lifestyle develop a belly which may look undesirable. Some effective stomach flattening exercises for men are given below.
Crunches
Abdominal crunches provide exercise to the abdominal muscles, helping to get a flat stomach. Some of the types of crunches that may prove useful, have been described below.
- Traditional Crunch: Lie down on your back, on a yoga mat, and fold your legs at the knees, such that your soles touch the ground. If you are a beginner, ask your friend to stand on your feet. Cross your hands behind the head. Tuck in your chin so that it touches the chest. Lift your upper body, and touch your chest on the knees. Perform 2-3 sets of 15-20 repetitions each.
- Reverse Crunch: Lie down on your back, on a yoga mat, and lift your legs to form a 90 degree angle with your torso. Do not bend your legs at the knee, when they are in the elevated position. Once you are in this start position, crunch your legs towards the head, and feel the abdominal muscles strain. Keep your hands to the side of the body to provide stability. Perform 2-3 sets of 15-20 repetitions each.
- Decline Bench Crunch: This is an advanced version of the traditional abdominal exercises. Lie down on a decline bench, with your head on the side of the bench which is closer to the ground. Ask your friend to sit on your legs to prevent you from sliding down. Then, pull your body up, to touch your legs. Perform 2-3 sets of 10-12 repetitions each. As you get used to the range of motion, increase the repetitions to 15-20.