Sit up and pay attention!!! ABS perfection

Everybody who has spent time trying to get in shape has at least attempted a sit up.  Everyone is after the perfect set of Abs and many have spent endless hours performing sit ups but with little to no results, leaving them feeling unmotivated.  Let me take you back to basics, forget fancy fads and let me unveil the truth behind getting those ripped and chiseled abs!!!

Here is all you need to know!!!

• Everybody has abs both men and women, if you cant see them they are being covered by a layer of abdominal fat.  To achieve great abs bodyfat must be kept low enough,  base your nutrition and CV on how visible your abs are.  If you cant see them increase your CV.  If your already doing 4-5 good sessions a week take a look at your calorie intake as it may be too high.
• Doing endless sit ups wont burn enough bodyfat to make a difference you will need CV!!!
• Train your abs at least 3 times a week make sure you hit upper, lower, obliques and your core every session with a variety of exercises which I will explain.
• Keep rep ranges moderate if you can execute 100 sit ups at once your form most likely needs work.  Try to perform around 20 reps slow and controlled focusing on breathing but always reach failure.
• Perform your Ab routine as part of a circuit with no rest between sets eg: 20 reps sit ups - 20 reps hanging knee raises - 20 reps twist crunch - 1 minute plank.  Rest for 2 mins then perform again until you have performed 3-4 circuits.  IF ITS BURNING ITS WORKING!!!
• Core is so important not only for great abs but a strong core will help in almost every other exercise imaginable.  Perform at least 1 minute of the plank or side plank in your routine.  Yes it burns but don't neglect this one!!! As your core strength increases increase the time..TEST YOURSELF!!!
• The abs that you're born with are what you've got! Yes you can define them and bring them out like ice cubes in a tray but you cannot change there overall shape.  Every ones abs are different some people appear to have an 8 pack some a 4 but that is what you are born with so lets get them working and BE THE BEST YOU CAN BE!!!!

Gregg Plitt fitness model

 Dan Helligso PT