Have you ever wondered if you’re doing your ab exercises wrong or right? Well, we have lots of posts that show the best way to do ab moves, but this one shows how to determine if you’re contracting your abs properly.
Did you even know there’s a “proper” way to contract? Let’s put it this way — did you know that if you “push” on your contraction, you’ll have strong abs, but they’ll stick out? Strong, not cute.
But if you follow the tips in the video, your abs will be strong and cute. Just like you!
Now that you know how to contract your abs properly, here is a core workout series that will get you some fab abs. Yup. Fabulous abs!
Readers: What abdominal/core move do you love that you suspect you could be doing wrong?
— Identical twins and fitness pros Kymberly Williams-Evans and Alexandra Williams have been in the fitness industry since the first aerobics studio opened on the European continent. They teach, write, edit, emcee and present their programs worldwide on land, sea and airwaves. They co-write Fun and Fit: Q and A with K and A. You can currently find them in action leading classes in Santa Barbara and Goleta. Kymberly is the former faculty minor adviser at UCSB for its fitness instruction degree offered through the Department of Exercise & Sport Studies; Alexandra serves as an instructor and master teacher for the program. Fun and Fit answers real questions from real people, so please send your comments and questions to info@funandfit.org.