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 Training Basics 

 The abdominals are a stubborn muscle to train; moreover, due to the quick build up of lactic acid (burning feeling) during the exercises, most people avoid training them. It will be noted that all areas of the abdominal area must be trained to achieve fully developed the abs. The upper abs, lower abs, and middle abs along with the obliques must all be trained with various exercises. You do not need to train all four areas every single abdominal training session; however do not favor one area to another unless it is and area which is under developed. The proper way to train abdominals is with slow repetitions along with a controlled, strict range of motion. A true set of abdominals should only be between 12 to 15 repetitions, unless you are advanced and perform up to 20. If you are past this repetition range of 20, you are not training your abdominals effectively.You will notice this with individuals performing abdominal exercises of repetitions ranging from 50 and above; secondary muscles are applied. Abdominals recover quickly, so they may be trained every other day, perhaps every day by advanced individuals. Breathing air in and blowing it out is very important to the contraction and stretching of the abdominals during the exercises. As you contract your abdominal muscles, you need to blow out your air and contract, then when you release and stretch out, you need to breath air in. Performing this correctly will lead to results!

 Beginners should not perform too much in the beginning phases. It is very important that they understand the proper form and learn to feel and control their muscles. A beginner should perform only 2 to 3 areas of the abs with two to three sets each.

 The Average member should remember to train their abdominals to target all the four areas outlines above equally and effectively. The use of machines is also recommended to focus on form and stimulation of the correct muscle tissues.

 Individuals preparing for Competition must take into consideration attaining detail as well as patching up weak spots. It is very important to maintain the basic movements in your training; however implement the addition of movements which will bring out detail. It is also crucial to add high repetitions as well as shocking principles. This is further covered in the Competition Center.

     
 

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