SIX PACK ABS - STRENGTH TRAINING

As promised, over the next few posts I will begin sharing some of the exercises and techniques I have learned.

First, some advice from my friend at the gym:

1. One of the most important things he told us is that “It’s all Mental” meaning we are each stronger than we think we are. There are several times he would increase the weight on a machine without telling us and we would be able to complete several reps.

2. If it doesn’t burn where you are working it and experience soreness the next couple of days, you’re not doing it right.

3. Keep your heart rate up. If you need to rest longer, make sure that you speed walk around the gym, hop on a treadmill for a minute, or do some Ab work in between.

4. If it hurts (not burn), stop immediately.

5. Don’t try to move your body in a way that’s not the natural movement. For example, twisting a way that your body doesn’t normally move.

6. You should always have a person to spot for you if you are working with heavy weight for your safety.