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Tips for Carving a "Six-Pack" of Abs

Bob Bonham's Tips for Carving a Since I am constantly asked how to get great abs, I have compiled some quick tips to help you achieve just that. I would like to thank Bob Bonham owner of Strong and Shapely Gym for helping me attain my goal.

Incline leg raises: Lie on your back on an inclined situp board, then raise your unlocked legs in a semicircle to a point where your legs form a 90-degree angle to your torso. Do about 4 to 5 sets of 15 reps.

Knee pull-ins: You can do this movement sitting on the edge of a flat bench or chair with your torso inclined back to 45 degrees. Point your toes forward, pull your knees up to your chest and exhale the air from your lungs. Tense your abs forcibly for a two-second count. Do 3 sets of 35 to 50 reps of this exercise 2 or 3 alternate days per week.

Diet: Even if you build great abs, no one is going to see them if you don't get rid of the layer of fat around your middle. If you want your abs to show, eat a low-fat diet and don't eat high amounts of starchy carbohydrates in the evening. In no time, your "six-pack" abs should be very visible.

Bob Bonham Bob Bonham is a bodybuilder, fitness consultant and the owner of Strong and Shapely Gym. It boasts one of the best equipped cardiovascular rooms in the East coast. Bob is very well known in the world of bodybuilding. Along with Debby Bonham, Bob is one of the few people in the U.S. promoting bodybuilding and fitness competitions. For more information on training & upcoming events visit his web site at Strong and Shapely Gym
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