Ab Shortcuts For Slackers. Are You One?

I'm not a slacker. It's just that I'm always looking for a shortcut, a quicker route, expediency, a way to save time and cheat the system a little. Come on, who really wants to do more when you can do less? Read on to learn more about a few effective ab workouts to getting well-defined, sleeker abs in double quick time.

Double Crunches - Lie on your back with the knees bent and your heels in line with your buttocks. Place your hands behind your head for support and cradling it with your fingertips unlaced. Tighten your abs and make sure your lower back touches the floor: Gently lift your upper body, including your shoulder blades, off the mat, using your abs for strength. You should be reaching your torso towards your raised, bent knees. After which, slowly lower back down to the mat. Do two sets of 8 to 15 reps.

Ab Jabs - Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Tuck your arms in close to your chest and clench your fists under your chin(think boxer pose). Tighten your abs to gently lift your upper body so your shoulder blades are off the floor. Duck and weave like a boxer; making circles with your upper body. Keep your lower back stabilized and your arms up to prevent getting jabbed. Circle 8 to 10 times. Repeat in a counterclockwise direction

Leg Pumps - Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-width apart. Place your palms on your belly. Make sure your low back is flat against the floor, pelvis in neutral position. Lift your right leg out straight and up (about as high as your bent knee) without arching your back, while simultaneously sucking in your gut. Slowly lower the leg back to the starting position. Do 8 to 15 reps on each side.

These three ab workouts can produce tremendous results if you perform them regularly. To double the effectiveness of the results, you can complement the ab workouts with smart and efficient dieting strategies.