Midsection WORKOUT

Bar-Aided Exercises to Burn Ab Flab Fast

You take in a certain number of calories each day, and if what goes in is much more than what goes out, in terms in energy expenditures, that’s when weight gain occurs. For men, the abdominal region is the major fat warehouse. Aerobic exercise offsets caloric intake, and taking things a step further, certain exercises will strengthen and define the midsection. So you can have fun foods if you’ll break a regular sweat. Add some stomach-toners and you’re set.

Many of the exercises illustrated employ a weight plate-free bar. You can use a barbell, broomstick or any other long, thin object. The bar maximizes the balance required for positive results. Other movements shown are also excellent gut busters. Try and do the workout at least a couple of times a week. Working on your body is a great way to offset other indulgences.

 

 

 

Reverse Sit-Ups

Lie face up with legs out together, slightly bent, and palms down at sides. Proceed to rock back, raising legs until thighs are perpendicular to the floor. Pause, then lower to starting position. Perform 20 repetitions.

Front Crunches

Lie face up with legs bent, feet flat and hands behind the head. Proceed to raise the head and
shoulders up a few inches. Pause, then lower to starting position. Perform 20 repetitions.

Standing
Trunk Twists

Stand erect grasping a bar on the upper back, with feet shoulder-width apart. Keeping the legs stationary, proceed to twist to the right. Pause, then twist to the left. Perform 20 alternating repetitions to each side.

Lying Leg Lifts

Lie face up with palms flat, head up and legs extended out together, slightly off the floor. Proceed to raise legs up about 18 inches. Hold for several seconds, then lower to starting position. Perform 20
repetitions.

Bent-Over Trunk Twists

Stand erect grasping a bar on the upper back, with feet shoulder-width apart. Bend over until the upper body is parallel to the floor, then proceed to twist to the right. Pause, then return to parallel and twist to the left. Perform 20 alternating repetitions to each side.

Flat Bench Leg Tucks

Sit at the end of a bench, grasping it for support, with legs extended
out, slightly bent. Proceed to bend knees and pull them in to the chest. Pause, then extend back to starting position. Perform 20 repetitions.

Dead Lifts

Stand erect grasping a bar palms back in front of thighs.
Proceed to lower until the upper torso is parallel to the floor. Pause, then rise to starting position. Perform 20 repetitions.

Good Mornings

Stand erect grasping a bar on the upper back, with feet shoulder-width apart. Keeping the knees slightly bent, proceed to bend forward until the upper body is parallel to the floor. Pause, then rise to starting position. Perform 20 repetitions.

Seated Leg Raises

Sit at the end of a bench or other suitable object, grasping it for support, with legs extended out, slightly bent. Proceed to raise legs until the feet are above the head. Pause, then lower to starting position. Perform 20
repetitions.