Good Ab Training

Whether you’re talking about a sculpted six-pack or an hourglass figure, the ab muscles play a pivital role in keeping us looking – and feeling – good. The abdominal muscles exercises are important at maintaining good core strength conditioning.  But keeping them in tip-top condition can be thwarting. The muscles we referto as the abdominals, or “abs,” are actually a group of six muscles that extend from the spin around the sides to the front of the body. And though a well-toned set of abdoninals can make us look good in even the most form-fitting attire, keeping these muscles fit also plays a decisive role in maintaining good posture, preventing back pain, and even easing breathing.The key to an productive ab exercise program is to devise a routine that tones and strengthens all six muscles, and to perform those exercises correctly.

Exercises

The following exercise routine can form the basics of a comprehensive workout program that will tone and strengthen all six muscles of the abdominal cavity, improving your posture, fortifying your back, and whittling and defining your waist and stomach.

The Bicycle
· Lie flat on your back; interlace your fingers behind your head
· Bring your knees toward your chest and lift your shoulders off the floor
· Straighten out your right leg and bring your left elbow joint toward your right knee
· Swap sides and repeat, in a “pedaling” motion
· Continue alternating sides for 10 to 15 reps

Vertical leg crunch
· Lie flat on your back and extend your legs straight up, crossing them lightly at the ankles; arms at your sides
· Squeeze your abdominals and lift your shoulder blades off the floor
· Keeping your legs still, contract your abs and imagine bringing your spine up to meet your belly button
· make relaxed your abs and lower your shoulder blades
· Repeat for 10 to 15 reps

Long arm crunch
· Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and extend your arms right out over your head, with elbows at your ears; clasp your hands
· Contract your ab muscles and slowly lift your shoulder blades off the ground
· Keeping your abdominals contracted, slowly drop your shoulder blades to the ground· Repeat for 10 to 15 reps

Get the most out of your routine by focusing on the muscles as you work them, squeezing them gently as they contract to reproduce the effect of the training. And use a foam mat or folded towel to cushion your back.

The IronMan Endurance XL150 Inversion Table is built with a durable tubular steel frame with a scratch resistant powder coated finish. The table can support up to 300 lbs and a user height up to 6 6 . It incorporates the Ironman Inversion Grip System and unique half sphere safety handles.

• Comfortable and durable nylon backrest
• The semi circle uniquely designed Safety handles make it exceptionally easy to return to the upright position after inverting. They are foam covered for comfort and offer non slip hand gripping
• Tough rubber non-skid floor stabilizers prevent any movement during inversion
• Ergonomically molded ankle cushions hold ankles securely and comfortably
• Inverts to a full upright position (90 degrees)
• Supports up to 300 lbs of user weight
• 3 adjustments for different starting angles
• Folds for storage
• Easily adjustable safety strap to control the angle of inversion
• Ironman Inversion Grip System allow for full vertebrae back stretching when inverting to help reduce back stress and disc compression. The grips also make it easy to invert to the full 90 degree angle securely
• Durable spring loaded ankle locking system
• Safety vinyl side covers to protect hands and fingers
• Assembled Dimensions: 49 L x 25 W x 62 H
  Weight: 46 lbs.
• Carton Dimensions: 53 L x 28 W x 5.5 H
  Carton Weight: 58 lbs.

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