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Flat Stomach

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 By: fitfax
Category: Flat Stomach

If you are looking for additional ways to get a flat stomach and add intensity to your workout, look no further!  In fact, not only will you be working on a flat stomach, you will also be working on your balance.  For instance, grab a stability ball and do some basic crunches.  Not so bad, now add intensity by closing your eyes.  It gives you a completely different perspective and encourages more abdominal muscle contraction to remain stable  and balanced on the ball.

Another exercise that can work on a flat stomach is working on the biceps.  Yeah, it sounds crazy, but this is how it can be done.  Stand tall and work on biceps curls.  While you are doing them, lift one leg off the floor.  You have movement, therefore, you have to contract your abdominal muscles so you can balance yourself.  Do another set of biceps curls, and lift the other leg while standing.  This is a multi-tasking exercise working biceps and abdominals.  I always like working out more efficiently.  This one will do it. 

Getting a flat stomach is not always easy, but incorporating exercises that force your abdominals to contract more will help your balance and get faster results!