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Four Tips for Absolutely Amazing Abs

The Ten Commandments may tell us not to covet anything that is our neighbor’s, but obviously Moses made an error in the dictation and forgot to add “except for thy neighbor’s amazingly flat abs.” Yes, women and men both covet the sleek, firm profile evinced on television and movie screens. And yet, when it comes time to sculpt an incredible core of our own, we all too often crank out a few halfhearted sit-ups, call it a day, and wonder why we haven’t seen results.

 Need abs help? Here are a few tips to help you maximize your abs workouts:

• Mix it up. Your body is pretty intelligent, and it will adapt to a new workout before too long, so variety is essential to keeping the challenge alive. Rather than focusing on doing a set number of sit-ups, try performing 10-20 reps of one exercise and then moving onto another one. In addition, you should alter your overall abs routine every few weeks to keep your core engaged.
• Focus on proper technique. When performing crunches (or some variation thereof), concentrate on keeping your stomach in and your neck relaxed so that your abs are doing most of the work—and also reaping the benefits.
• Don’t forget the cardio. In order to realize the results of an abs routine, pair it with fat-burning cardio so that the cobbled core underneath can begin to emerge.
• Be sure to rest. Not working your abs may seem antithetical to the idea of getting in shape, but giving your body short rest periods actually helps progress rather than hinders it.
• Some experts have suggested that abs respond best to intense training every other day. If your abs are sore, take a day off.

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