Let's start by saying six pack abs are not an impossible to achieve task, in fact knowledge makes the difference. There are various myths and assumptions that inhibit many peoples results when attempting to get those highly coveted six pack abs. There is also more to your six pack than simply doing crunches. Keep reading to learn how fat, hidden muscles, and writing can help you to get your six pack to stand out!
We are born with everything we need to get six packs to show, meaning exercise is not the main problem for a lack of results. Although it is a foolish question, where are six packs located on the human body? If you said the torso area you are absolutely correct. What else is located in the torso area of many in the United States? A wall, of fat is not the most popular answer, however, it unfortunately is the answer. That fat wall is also a major reason toward why six pack abs to many appear to be nothing more than a pipe dream. With that being said, reducing the fat surrounding your abdominal cavity and torso area will make having a six pack that stands out much easier to obtain.
We now know a wall of fat is a reason a six pack may not show as defined as we would like, and that fact should make a great deal of sense. Another reason your six pack stays in hiding is due to a lack of proper exercise and muscle targeting. Traditionally, and according to randomly polled individuals, performing crunches is how you get a six pack that stands out. That statement or thought is not incorrect, however neither is it the entire answer. Doing traditional crunches is one item in your six pack abs arsenal, however should not be the only abdominal exercise you do for a very good reason. The reason traditional crunches should not be your only exercise is that they only target one set of muscles! There are a couple different muscle groups that form the highly chased "wash board abs". Transverse abdominis, internal and external obliques, as well as the rectus abdominis.
Another practice that will increase your results involves a pen and paper. You need to plan for a six pack, just as you need to plan for a career, or anything else that will effect your lifestyle. Knowing what your battle plan is allows you to conquer your obstacles much easier. It also subconsciously makes you hold yourself accountable by having your plan in writing.
In the end, we now know getting a six pack is not impossible, we also know there is some effort involved with getting your six pack abs to show. To get those six pack abs there is a group effort needed that is greatly helped by a solid and concise plan, demolishing that fat wall, and targeting those hidden muscle groups.
