Does it really have to be so difficult to find some good ab workouts? There is so much to choose from, so how will you know what is good? Let me give you some pointers to keep in mind when working your abs, and some great ab workouts.

1. If it doesn’t feel like your abs are working, it’s very unlikely that actually are. While you are doing the exercise you should be able to feel your abs pushing or pulling.

2. Think while you are doing. Think about your abs while you are doing the exercise, to make sure you are using the right muscles. If you are using the momentum of the exercise, or pulling with your arms and legs, you’re cheating.

3. Use an exercise ball. By lifting the exercise up from the floor, on to an exercise ball, you will be strengthening your whole core. Your body will be using more muscles to prevent you from falling off.

4. Here are some great ab workouts for you to try:

Toe Raises. Start with lying on the floor, hands by your sides. Point your toes towards the ceiling, lifting your legs straight up. Slowly return to start position. Repeat 15 lifts.

V-Sit. Lie on the floor, hands by your sides. Create a V with your body, by lifting your legs and torso towards each other. If you are doing it right, only your buttocks should be touching the floor. Slowly lower. This is one repetition. Repeat 10 times. If you can’t do the whole exercise, do as much as you can.

5. Your diet will have the biggest impact on what your body looks like. To get a body to show off on the beach, you need to spoil your body with nutritious food. Eat a lot of fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and leans meats, and drink a lot of water. This will make a big difference.

6. Don’t forget to be balanced in your workout. When you exercise your abdomen, don’t forget about your back muscles. If you don’t train all your muscles you will not get the result you want.

7. Include an aerobic program in your exercise routine. You need to lower your body fat percentage if you want a really toned stomach.

These seven points will help you turn already good ab workouts, into great workouts.

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