If you are looking to tone your midsection then you will have to inculcate abs exercises in your workout plan. The most effective ab exercises without equipment are the crunches, and if you follow correct form and techniques you could easily get washboard abs. Any bodybuilder will tell you this, that the most important thing when you workout is to follow correct techniques and breathing. Lot of people ignore this and concentrate on doing more repetitions. Another misconception people have is that they need to go to a gym if they wish to work out their abdominals. There are several abs exercises which you can do from the comfort of your home and don’t need any exercise equipment.

Effective Abdominal Exercises

If you are devising an abs workout plan you need to remember that muscles need rest to replenish and recover from any strenuous activity like exercise. So in a week you can do effective abdominal exercises 3 times, for example on day 1,3 and 5 of the week. Here are some of the most effective ab exercises without equipment.

Leg Raises
This is one of the most effective ab exercises if done correctly. Lie down on your back and keep your legs fully extended and arms by your side. Lift your legs together off the ground till you form a 45 degree angle with the floor. Exhale as you go up and then slowly lower your legs back as you inhale. Do not touch the floor when you come back down stop a couple of inches from the floor. Repeat the movement 15-20 times, do it slowly don’t use momentum or jerky movements, complete 2-3 sets. Read the rest of this entry »