If you don't know your way around a weight room, heading to the gym can be intimidating -- and even dangerous.
But paying attention to a few simple rules of proper technique can make you slimmer, stronger and healthier all over.
This week, we're conquering the crunch. Experts agree that crunches are generally not the fastest path to flat abs, - Like I always say....Sixpack Abs are 80% made in the Kitchen !
Most people don't want to eat clean and be diciplined enough.....so they will never be able to see the true benefits of seeing their abs ! (everybody HAS abs, but most are covered up by a layer of fat !)
But we'll examine some other ab exercises in the coming weeks. I still see plenty of people doing crunches -- and doing them wrong.
Poor crunches put the back into an eerily similar position as sitting hunched over in a desk chair! Which is why you should also try to sit on a Swiss Ball 20 minutes a day at your desk !
The Fix: Instead of trying to bring the shoulders to the knees, think about bringing them straight up towards the ceiling. This will engage the abs without compromising the spine.
Lift toward the ceiling until your shoulder blades clear the ground, then slowly lower your torso back down. Just looking at this picture - you can almost SEE the abs doing the work ! When you practice this form below....you WILL feel the abs engage....that's how you know you have the correct form !
Now it's your turn. Evaluate your crunch form, then try the tips above. Tell me how it goes in the comments below, and be sure to check back over the following weeks to fix your squats, planks and more !
Peace, Love and Ftiness !
