Which is the best way to workout your stomach/abs without a machine/workout equipment?

February 2nd, 2010 | by admin |

I usually just do situps on the floor with my legs crossed in the air with hands on the back of my neck, and I try to run as well. Is situps better than running, and/or is it the best possible workout for the abs?

Crunches are the best possible workout for the abs. They are preferable to sit-ups because when you do sit ups, you use your back more. Ideally, you want to lay on your back with your knees bent or your legs straight. Lift your head and shoulders up above the ground. Don’t support your head with your hands. Just hold your hands lightly near the sides of your head. Then you lift up your head and shoulders further, but not all the way up. Don’t return your head and shoulders to the ground. Keep them above the ground between crunches. I find that it helps to keep a rolled up towel under my neck. I know that if I can feel the towel, my head has gone too low.

  1. 5 Responses to “Which is the best way to workout your stomach/abs without a machine/workout equipment?”

  2. By dark_phoenix on Feb 2, 2010 | Reply

    Crunches are the best possible workout for the abs. They are preferable to sit-ups because when you do sit ups, you use your back more. Ideally, you want to lay on your back with your knees bent or your legs straight. Lift your head and shoulders up above the ground. Don’t support your head with your hands. Just hold your hands lightly near the sides of your head. Then you lift up your head and shoulders further, but not all the way up. Don’t return your head and shoulders to the ground. Keep them above the ground between crunches. I find that it helps to keep a rolled up towel under my neck. I know that if I can feel the towel, my head has gone too low.
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  3. By roaddogs_squeeze on Feb 2, 2010 | Reply

    crunches and lots of them
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  4. By hyre t on Feb 2, 2010 | Reply

    How to make my stomach flat
    http://www.askaquery.com/question/How-to-make-my-stomach-flat.html
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  5. By jen t on Feb 2, 2010 | Reply

    How to make my stomach flat
    http://weightloss-tips-guide.blogspot.com/2006/09/how-to-make-my-stomach-flat.html
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  6. By crazy_daisy on Feb 2, 2010 | Reply

    hey hun…..well there’s all kinds of fun ways to work your abs….lets see….if you did wonna shell out a few bucks you could get one of those stability balls they really are great cause not only do you work your abs on those things you work your legs to!…and there are ankle weights you could use for reverse crunches and you being a runner know that if you use em’ while jogging then it will work your abs standing up…and if your abs are really strong you can hang from monkey bars and do crunches in the air and get a really good burn!….i wish you luck and remember ta have fun with it!….love daisy
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    my trial and error

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