Just imagine in a few weeks from now after reading each word in this article how good it will feel to have your abs toned and muscular. Read on to find out some simple tips on how to build your ab muscles.
You probably already know that to succeed in building muscles you need to be in the right frame of mind so make sure to only exercise when you feel motivated and not so tired.
Im sure you have heard that you need to eat the right foods to build muscle, this is because your body needs the right fuel repair itself after exercise.
What you may not know is what the right food is. To build muscle you should have a diet that is high in protein. Foods like chicken, steak, egg whites and green vegetables. Plus you have probably seen the protein shakes being sold today in supermarket, health food shops and most gyms. These protein shakes will really help you on your road to muscle gain but aren't totally necessary as you can get enough protein from your food. Oh and don't forget to drink lots of water!
Next I am going to tell you some simple exercises you can do to build your ab muscles.
The first is called the abdominal crunch. Its very similar to a sit up but unlike a sit up you only lift yourself up half way between the floor and your knees, and you hold it there for up to 5 seconds until you can really feel the tension in your abs. Do as many as you can.
The next exercise all you do is put your self into the position to do a pushup a few inches off the ground and hold yourself there for as long as you can. After a while you will start to feel the tension in your abs.
I'm about to tell you about one of the easiest exercises you can do to build your ab muscles. You don't even have to leave your chair. Sit up straight in your chair and lift your legs straight up off the ground until you can feel the tension in your abs. This one is very easy but it does work!
And as you absorb this information on how to build your ab muscles you are probably getting motivated to not only build your ab muscles but your whole body.
