Friday, October 23, 2009

How to Get Ripped Abs

By Tom Silver

Time, dedication and a little hard work and you too can get ripped abs. Sure, you say, but I'm too skinny to get ripped abs. There is a plan that works even if you are too skinny.

Focus on a Plan Create a workout plan the 'fits' your life and meets your goal of ripped abs. Work your plan three to five days and week and you will see results. The workout plans with the greatest success include elements of "circuit training" including bench presses, military presses, bicep and leg curls, rowing, back extensions, squats and dead lifts. The objective is to create variety so you and your muscles don't get bored.

Abs First Start every workout with your abs. By engaging your abs first they stay engaged throughout the whole workout. You are also freshest at the beginning of your workout therefore whatever you do first you a likely to work the hardest. Abs first; then move onto the rest of your workout.

Push Your Muscles For best result, lift 3 sets of 10 to 12 reps each and lift a weight that is comfortable in the beginning but by the last rep is a challenge. Do not hurt yourself; but be sure you are pushing your muscles. It may take a few sets to find your ideal lift weight; just make sure you are able to get 10 to 12 good reps.

Work and Rest Working your muscles hard every other day is ideal. Lifting weights to get ripped and build muscle is actually causing the muscle to fatigue or stress. The muscle needs rest or a chance to repair and rebuild to become stronger and bigger.

Eat Plenty and Sleep Well Finally, plenty of sleep and good nutrition are important elements to getting ripped abs especially if you a little underweight you need the right fuel to stay focused and get results. Be sure your diet contains plenty of fresh fruits and vegetable, lean proteins life beef and chicken, fish, omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids and complex carbohydrates. If you can't get enough calories through 'good' food choices, don't reach for junk food; a better choice is a meal replacement shake.

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