The bicycle, captain’s chair leg raises, and various crunches are popular flat ab exercises that target the four major muscles in the abdominal section. These exercises can be done at home or in the gym for a flat stomach.
Three of the most common flat ab exercises are the bicycle, captain’s chair leg raises, and various types of crunches. The abdominal section of the body is made up of four major muscles, including the transverse abdominals, internal obliques, external obliques, and rectus abdominis. These muscles work together to support the trunk of the body and allow the trunk to move. They also play a vital role in a person’s posture. Unfortunately, this abdominal section is many times the most difficult part of the body to keep in shape and trim. There are certain flat abdominal exercises that can be done to target the abdominal area and help create a flat stomach.
The bicycle is one of the flat abdominal exercises that can be easily done in the gym or at home. The exercise begins with the person lying on the floor. A mat can be placed underneath to provide more comfort. The hands can be used to help lift the waist off the ground and the legs should be held vertically. The legs should be used to rotate in a cycling motion and this exercise should be continued for one to three sets of fifteen repetitions as part of a complete abdominal workout.
A captain’s chair is exercise equipment that includes padded arms and allows the legs to swing freely. This equipment is a popular item found in most gyms and gyms. There is a wide range of flat ab exercises that can be completed in the captain’s chair, but the one best used as a flat ab exercise is the leg raise. This is accomplished by placing the arms on the armrest and allowing the legs to hang down. The legs should then be bent and raised to waist level and held for five seconds and then slowly lower back to the hanging position. This exercise should be done in one to three sets of fifteen repetitions.
Another great flat abs exercise is any of the various crunches that can be done. These exercises are geared towards creating a flat stomach. The basic crisis is done by lying down with your back on the floor. The legs can be bent at the knees or left straight and the hands are placed behind the head. The head is then raised to approximately a forty-five degree angle and a pull should be felt in the muscles in the stomach area and then the head and shoulder are lowered back towards the floor. Many variations of the crunch are performed as flat abdominal exercises like the upright leg or reverse crunch.
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