Building Bigger Six Pack Muscles

Large, bulging muscles like those displayed on the models of body building adverts are often what people think of when talking about strength training. Of course, building muscles is part of any training program but body building that result in competition muscles typically requires long, arduous workouts. It is not uncommon that, you would undergo strenuous body building exercises for 30 minutes, 3 or more times every week

You don’t have to build huge muscle bulk, there are benefits to be gained from exercising that anyone who doesn’t wantneed to ‘bulk up’ can understand. Increased muscle strength can reduce your risk of damage to your back and other parts of your body. As your metabolic rate is raised when you strength train, it can also help in maintaining a healthy weight.

It is not even necessary to go to a gym to work out, just clear a small area wherever you are and you can exercise in your surroundings. Here are few Anytime and Anywhere Exercises:

a) Crunch Lie down on the floor on your back with your feet supported above the ground on a box or something that will raise them up. Place a cushion under your neck to support it. Place your buttocks as near as possible to your feet. Lock your elbows. Now slowly raise your head off the ground just a few inches. Hold on to the position for 2 seconds and then slowly lower down. Repeat this exercise 20 times to make one set. This exercise is great for developing your abs and you will be able to feel it working very soon.

b) Lifting your Toes and then Lowering them Stand on a floor flatfooted with your toes pointing straight ahead. Hold onto something to help keep your balance. Now VERY SLOWLY, raise your toes as high as possible. Hold on for 2 seconds and then lower down very gently and slowly. Repeat this 20 times to make one set.

c) Push ups Lie down face down on the floor with your body weight on the palms of your hands. Now slowly, straighten your arms whilst keeping your back straight and facing right ahead. Hold for 2 seconds and then slowly bring your body back to the floor. Repeat this 5-10 times in the beginning and then try to build this exercise up to 20 times per set.

d) Wall Squat Stand upright with your back against the wall. Now, gently move your body down to the sitting position. Make sure that your back is still against the wall. Hold on to this position for 15 seconds and then gently move up, still keeping your back against the wall. Repeat this 5-10 times in the beginning and then gradually build this up to 20 times per set.

If you are interested in an more energetic workout, it is easy to add ankle or wrist weights to your usual low-impact exercises. Increasing the weight by a few extra pounds forces your heart and muscles to work harder. Wearing a weight vest is another option if you are interested in creating extra definition in your upper body. The key to success with this type of body building equipment is to make sure you don’t put too much stress on your muscles, which can result serious damage.

Alternative exercise equipment that you may be interested in, may include a treadmill. This will enable you train for 24/7 and 12 months a year even in rain, winter, and snow. Make sure that you educate yourself more about treadmills and how to make the best use of one before buying one.

Roger Titley manages a number of successful websites including www.sixpackpro.com which is dedicated to creating the stomach that you dream of.

- Roger Titley