The 5 Best "Fat Fighting" Foods!
|
|
About Oblique Core Twists The oblique leg twist exercise is an excellent way to isolate the sides of the torso, otherwise known as the “love handles” or the “spare tire”. In terms of functionality, the oblique muscles are responsible for the rotation movements that we frequently perform during both athletics and day to day activities. [...]
Read More...|
|
|
About Machine Crunches Machine crunches are an excellent choice for both beginner and advanced trainees. Beginners will find machine crunches to be a practical alternative due to the movement simplicity and the option to select a relatively light resistance. Since the adjustable stack allows the option to increase the weights to otherwise impractical loads, advanced [...]
Read More...Description Although under-utilized, this exercise is a great way to strengthen the core region. Twisting the legs from side to side is especially effective when it comes to recruiting the oblique muscles. The addition of a medicine ball further enhances the movements effectiveness. Execution While lying on your back, bend the knees to a 45 [...]
Read More...About The Exercise This exercise is a must for most training programs as it is suitable for both beginner and advanced trainees. It is also a great option when time is limited as it recruits and trains both the abs and obliques. The obliques – as mentioned throughout the site – are often overlooked as [...]
Read More...Description Considering the amount of times we turn and rotate our bodies throughout the course of a day, it only makes sense to strengthen the muscles that are responsible for these movements. The oblique muscles – both internal and external – enable us to efficiently rotate and perform many common activities of daily living. The [...]
Read More...Description This exercise, which can be done anywhere, is very effective because it simultaneously trains both the upper and lower regions of the abdominals. Since the movement requires the trainee to stabilize themselves, the deep intrinsic muscles within the core are recruited. Also, remember to perform an abdominal set prior to execution. Execution While seated [...]
Read More...Description This is one of the better exercises for lower abs. The addition of the decline bench to the traditional leg raise movement slightly increases the difficulty. Similar to the other exercises for the lower abdominals, it is important that a pelvic tilt is executed at the final stage of the movement to place maximal [...]
Read More...Description Decline crunches are a great exercise to tone the abdominal region. Decline crunches are slightly more difficult than the traditional versions in which the crunch is performed on a flat surface. Other great benefits associated with decline crunches are all the variations that can be utilized to make the exercise either easier or more [...]
Read More...