ABDOMINALS  -  STOMACH MUSCLES

CRUNCHES

Lie on the floor with the backs of your lower legs resting on top of a bench or chair.
With your hands behind your head pull your torso up as far as possible.
Return to the starting position.
Concentrate on using only your abs to pull yourself up..


 
 

LEG PULLINS

Lie flat on a bench or the floor ( A bench is better ) with your legs extended off the end, or flat on the floor.
Place your hands under your buttocks.
Bend your knees and pull your upper thighs into your midsection.
Return to the starting position.

BENT KNEE SIT-UPS

Strap your feet onto a sit-up bench with your knees bent.
Place your hands behind your head.
Lower your back until it touches the bench.
Return to start position ( concentrate on using your abs).
Incline the bench for more resistance as you progress.

INCLINE LEG PULL-IN

Position sit up bench at approx. 25 - 30 angle.
Lie with head at top and grasp the bar.
Bend your knees and pull your upper thighs into midsection, concentrating on your lower abdominal area.
Return to starting position.
Can also be done one the floor.
RECOMMENDED  -  PERFORM IN SETS OF 3 WITH 20-25 REPS PER SET
REMEMBER TO WARM UP WELL BEFORE DOING ANY EXERCISES

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