A set of well-developed abdominals is a key to success, whether you want to win a bodybuilding trophy, or just look your best at the beach. Training abdominals in a balanced and consistent manner is the key to success. You don’t have to go overboard. You just need a compact plan you can stick with. Here is a workout that will allow you to completely train your abdominals in under twenty minutes, using only a flat bench and your own hard work. Crunches Start with your back on the floor, and your calves on the bench. This will allow you to fully contract the upper abdominals without being dependent upon the back or hips, areas which are sometimes called into play using conventional sit-ups. Place your hands behind your head for support, and begin crunching! ...

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Enter any gym in America, and there is no doubt you will see someone training abs.  Particularly, upper abs.  In most every gym in the country, at any given moment, you will see several people doing crunches, either on a bench or on a machine, in hope of building a spectacular midsection.  Crunches are king.  They are the default choice.  Yet oddly, crunches only train half of the abdominal muscles. Crunches emphasize the upper abs.  Of the eight individual raised ridges, crunches only address the top 4.  The bottom four remain untrained and neglected by most trainers.  Fortunately, if you are one of those people who neglect them, it’s not too late. The lower abs is incredibly responsive to training.  Hanging leg raises are a great way to train your lower abs.  Let’s learn more about the exercise for bringing out this ...

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