If you want a flatter tummy, the first step is to get your body fat down as low as possible. I know, you have heard it before, but most of the time, the major problem with abdominal muscles is that they are hidden. Try pressing your fingers into your waist line. Do you feel your muscles buried there? Your abs should have a firmness to them.
We hear a lot of talk about working the core. Working the core is important. Without strong core muscles, our posture suffers, our digestion suffers, our lower back suffers. What is the core? The core is the entire torso area. This includes all the abdominal muscles, as well as lower back and even into the glutes.
Abdominal muscles are special. Since they work constantly to support us in an upright position, they are used to daily workouts. So unlike most other muscle groups that need rest and recovery, you can do something for your abs every day. I would recommend breaking up the exercises, however, into groups. One day, concentrate on upper abdominals with a series of crunches. Another day, concentrate on lower abs with variations of leg raises. Another day, concentrate on obliques ( the sides of the torso) with twisting exercises. Don't forget the lower back. Work each muscle group to the point of discomfort, but not pain and you will start the toning and shaping process. Good luck. For more information about working out, you can contact me through my web page:
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