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Hand Position During Ab Exercises
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Every time I do an ab video the subject of what to do with the hands comes up. I show how I think the hands should be held during ab exercisees and I lots of irate viewers telling me I am wrong. In this video I’m going to explain WHY the hands should be held lightly behind the head during crunches.
First of all, humans evolved to walk upright with the head held high. For tens of thousands of years humans have been gathering berries, hunting. All vertical, kinda balancing our heads on top of our bodies.
So When the body becomes horizontal, what happens? The head falls.
To couteract this the neck muscles have to work really hard to keep the head stationary. Our neck muscsles have not evolved to support the head horizontally like those of a lion or horse. If a person stays in this position long, they will get serious muscle strain. Now I can hear you saying, “well you need to work on your neck strength” – thats TRUE but dont let that interfere with your ab workout. Strengthen you neck during your neck workout, not during your ab workout.
So here is what you need to do when performing crunches. You lift up with your hands just enough so that you can relax your neck muscles and still have your head stay horizontal. You dont push so hard that your head wants to fly up and you dont let it droop.
Another misconception is about leverage. Many people think that its just as good a workout to hold the hands over the abs as it is to have the hands behind the head – WRONG! Leverage is the reason. Similarly, holding a 25lb plate over your chest is much easier than holding it behind your head when you are doing crunches.
Anyone can be healthier, have more energy, sleep better, and feel better about themselves through bodybuilding. Bodybuilding doesn’t have to be expensive or take a lot of time, gyms are great but home workouts can save you time and money. A cheap dumbbell set from a garage sale or walmart is all it takes to get started with your home workouts.
Limitation of Liability: Consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program! I am not a medical professional. It is your responsibility to critically evaluate this information and with the help of your physician decide if it is appropriate for you.
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The Best Exercise for Lower Abs – Hanging Hip Lifts in HD
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The Best Exercise for Lower Abs – Hanging Hip Lifts in HD
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The Best Exercise for Lower Abs – Hanging Hip Lifts in HD
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The Best Exercise for Lower Abs – Hanging Hip Lifts in HD
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The BEST LOWER ABS Exercise
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“Hanging Hip Lifts” is one of the most challenging exercises for preferential activation of the “lower” abdominal muscles. The secret in performing this movement correctly is the rotation of the hips and a distinct pause at the top of each repetition.
Your abs contract on a continuum of graduated activation, in this case, from lower to upper. You cant totally isolate a specific region, but you can focus on it… and this exercise is phenomenal if you want to contract your abs from the bottom up. The key is to make these as slow and as deliberate as possible.
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The BEST LOWER ABS Exercise
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“Hanging Hip Lifts” is one of the most challenging exercises for preferential activation of the “lower” abdominal muscles. The secret in performing this movement correctly is the rotation of the hips and a distinct pause at the top of each repetition.
Your abs contract on a continuum of graduated activation, in this case, from lower to upper. You cant totally isolate a specific region, but you can focus on it… and this exercise is phenomenal if you want to contract your abs from the bottom up. The key is to make these as slow and as deliberate as possible.
Please visit my website for all of the secrets:
www.TheBestWayToExercise.com
Sign up for my free newsletter and receive a FREE 7-DAYS Membership!!!
Doug
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Model Fitness: Sarah’s Best Ab Workout
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Model Fitness: Sarah’s Best Ab Workout
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6 pack abs fast!
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There is no such thing as “6-pack abs fast”. You cant buy 6-pack abs from an infomercial or get them from a bottle. Getting 6-pack abs is simple but takes alot of work – eat less and exercise more. This video shows you how to do both.
Anyone can be healthier, have more energy, sleep better, and feel better about themselves through bodybuilding. Bodybuilding doesn’t have to be expensive or take a lot of time, gyms are great but home workouts can save you time and money. A cheap dumbbell set from a garage sale or walmart is all it takes to get started with your home workouts.
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Limitation of Liability: Consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program! I am not a medical professional. It is your responsibility to critically evaluate this information and with the help of your physician decide if it is appropriate for you.
copyright 2006-2009 scoobysworkshop.com LLC
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Top-Rated Lower Abs Workout for a Strong Core & Flat Stomach
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Hi Everybody, in this video I show you a top rate exercise to strengthen and flatten your lower abdominal muscles. Your lower abs need targeted attention if you want that flat washboard stomach and this is a wonderful exercise for that. I hope you find this video helpful. Please check out my other ab workout videos to help you stay motivated and on track toward achieving a strong core and six pack abs. Please subscribe because I have a lot more helpful videos to come including more ab exercise videos. Thanks so much for viewing!
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