What are the best ways to train your abdominal muscles?

Speaking of having abdominal muscles, it has become a symbol for many men to prove their masculinity and physical strength. In addition, practicing abdominal muscles can also help men enhance their physical fitness, because many men now face pressure from life and work. It can easily cause some diseases, which can be improved by training the abdominal muscles. So, what are the best ways to train your abdominal muscles? Let's find out with me:

1. Supine leg raise - an effective way to exercise abdominal muscles

Sit-ups work the upper abdominal muscles, while leg raises work the lower abdominal muscles.

Supine leg raise exercise: Lie horizontally on the bed or on the ground with your back pressed against the bed. Stretch your arms with your palms facing down (or hold a fixed object) to stabilize your upper body. Use your abdominal muscles to lift and lower your legs at the same time, repeat several times.

Notes for supine leg raises:

1. Use the strength of your lower abdomen to pull up your hips instead of relying on your own momentum.

2. Keeping your knees slightly bent will help ensure the accuracy of your movements.

3. Move slowly to prevent your body from shaking.

2. Sit-ups - simple and practical movements to train abdominal muscles

Sit-ups must be one of the most familiar fitness exercises for everyone. It is simple and practical, and is the best exercise for exercising the waist and abdominal muscles.

Sit-ups can strengthen your abdominal muscles while also stretching your spine. A fitness report from the United States pointed out that adults who do sit-ups for a long time can grow 2-3 cm taller.

Sit-up action notes:

1. When pulling up your upper body, do not exceed 90 degrees, and when lowering your body, do not let your body touch the ground to avoid relaxing your abdominal muscles.

2. Consciously use your abdominal muscles to complete the movement.

3. You can hold dumbbells in front of your chest to increase the weight.

1. Lift your head and back off the ground. Stop halfway through the rise.

2. The body is completely off the ground. Elbows to knees.

3. Let your body fall down, but don’t touch the ground. Stop halfway through the movement.

4. The body falls completely. Prepare for the next move. The above 4 steps are repeated once. 8 times as a set (you won’t be able to do more than that. It’s tiring!).

The above content is a detailed introduction to the best ways to train abdominal muscles. I hope that everyone will choose a reasonable and effective exercise method based on the actual situation when exercising. This will not only make your body healthier but also make you look less fragile.