Getting the perfect abs has always been the goal and dream of every man in the gym. Without strong determination and effort put in the "getting perfect abs" process, the goal of getting the perfect abs will be a goal that will never be reached.
This is mainly due to the fact the abdominal region is one of the most stubborn places to lose fat from.
However, if you do master the factors to getting the 6 pack abs, this goal is no longer unreachable.
With this being keep in mind, i hereby present you the top 3 deciding factors to getting the 6 pack abs and they are as follows :
1) Genetic Factor
2) Food Factor
3) Ab Routine
1st factor to getting the 6 pack abs - Genetic
Everyone has a different genetic combination which explains why every guy has his own uniquely shaped abs. You may dream to have the 6 pack abs from any of the spartan warriors in the movie "300". However, the fact is even if you did get to obtain low enough body fat levels to reveal those abs, your abs may still not look exactly as what you seen in movies as your abs may not be genetically shaped in a way same as those actors.
Therefore, do not feel frustrated or discouraged when your abs aren't exactly the same as those top models as the genetic factor is really something that is not within anyone's control. Be proud of your own unique abs muscles.
2nd factor to getting the 6 pack ab - Food
Out of the 3 factors, i must say that this is the utmost important factor in deciding whether are you able to get the 6 pack abs. The reason why our ab muscles is just not showing is simply the fact that most of our ab muscles are covered by a layer of body fat. If you are not determined in taking full control of your diet, getting 6 pack abs will never be possible for you.
Different diet works perfect for different individuals. Some people are able to get lean on a high-carbohydrate high-protein diet while some are able to get lean on a low-moderate-carbohydrate high protein diet. You will just have to experiment on your own diet and judge for yourself what kind of diet works best for you. Low-moderate-carbohydrate high protein diet works for most individuals, mainly due to the fact that hunger levels are more easily manageable on a low to moderate carbs diet.
In short, it all boils down to the intake of your total calorie intake.
3rd factor to getting the 6 pack abs - Ab routine
Your Ab routine should in general be categorized into 3 types of exercises - The exercise ball exercises, the weighted abs exercises and the isometric exercises.
The exercise ball exercises
Any exercises using the exercise ball helps to decrease your stability , making them work harder than usual.Some example of exercises using the exercise balls are basic front and side crunches, ball kick-outs etc.
The weighted abs exercises
The weighted abs exercises is essential to increase the size of your abs muscles. Just like any other muscle group of your body,abs muscle tissue will only grow significantly when weights are being placed upon it. Some examples of weighted abs exercises are decline sit-up and cable cross-bends
The contraction exercises
Contraction exercises are exercises which involve you to contract your abdominal muscles for a certain duration of time. This type of exercises help the abs to learn how to remain contracted and this will come in handy when it comes to keep them slightly flexed which will in the end, allow the muscle to show more.
Therefore, if you will to do contraction exercises frequently, you will eventually find your abs muscles contracted to a small degree all the time without really noticing it.
Be sure to keep these factor in mind in your journey to getting the perfect abs.
Saturday, 2 January 2010
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