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		<title>The Top Abs Training Workouts For Stunning Abs</title>
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<p>If you want to learn about the best abs training exercises, have a look at these 5 exercises best abs exercises. They are the best there is for tight, flat abs</p>
<p>Finding the right abs workouts to do can be a very difficult thing. And you may find yourself doing the wrong abs exercises and with the wrong combination.</p>
<p>That may lead to you never getting close to having the abs of your dreams.</p>
<p>To avoid that from happening, have a look at these 5 abs workouts, they are the best there is.</p>
<p>Weight training</p>
<p>Training with weights is excellent for burning off excess fat and it will help you to get a toned and a tight tummy in no time.</p>
<p>Aim to do about 3-4 weight training workouts in a week, doing either lower or upper body.</p>
<p>Great lower body exercises includes squats, deadlifts,lunges and calf raises.</p>
<p>Excellent upper body exercises includes chest press,bicep curl,tricep extension and shoulder press.</p>
<p>Cardio interval training</p>
<p>The number one cardio for fat burn is cardio interval training. All you need is 20-30 minutes 2-3 times a week and you will start burning fat away. Doing cardio regularly will make it only a matter of time before your abs starts to show.</p>
<p>Pilates and Yoga</p>
<p>Excess stress may cause fat to be stored on your belly. Yoga can reduce that stress and help you to store less fat. Pilates are excellent for toning and firming up your core area (your abs, lower back and hip flexor muscles) and it will give you a firm stomach in no time.</p>
<p>Kick-box and other aerobics</p>
<p>Kick-box aerobics is one of the best aerobics for flat abs. It also focuses on your core area like Pilates does, but it also burns away calories and fat. If you are up for the challenge, check if your health center/gym offers such classes.</p>
<p>Abs specific exercises</p>
<p>Abs specific exercises combined with weight training/toning exercises and cardio will give you the best flat tummy results. The abs exercises you should focus on the most for best results are: Crunches, the plank and the bicycle move.</p>
<p>While these abs training workouts are excellent for getting flat abs, you will still need an effective workout plan to show you how to do those exercises. Just grab yourself such a workout plan or make your own one with the above exercises and get exercising.</p>
<p>I will show you how you can get a better, leaner body and how you can shed belly fat to reveal lean and sexy abs on <a  href="http://www.loselovehandleshowto.com/prom-bikini-model-program">my blog</a>. I will also share with you some of the best tips that have worked to help me lose weight and I will show you how you can do the same.   Have a look at my blog now &#8211; <a  href="http://www.loselovehandleshowto.com/prom-bikini-model-program">tips.fatburningfoodsdiet.com</a> to get your best bikini body yet.</p>


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<p>There is a large variety of exercise ball workout routines, ranging between the back, chest, shoulders and abs muscle groups. When using an exercise ball, the degree of difficulty of the exercise is magnified as your body and muscles work harder on the unstable surface. This in return gives you a higher quality workout in terms of recruiting muscle and losing those extra pounds. As some say, more bang for your buck!</p>
<p>Compound exercises are the most effective, so I have listed a few compound exercises per muscle group for variety purposes. Most of these exercises can be done with 2-4 sets of 8-12 repetitions.</p>
<h2>Compound chest/shoulder workout for an exercise ball</h2>
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<div style="float:right;"><img src="http://www.strengthtrainingblog.com/images/dumbbell-press-exercise-ball-workout.gif" alt="Dumbbell Press" /></div>
<li>Dumbbell press on a swiss ball &#8211; similar to a bench press, you do this exercise with dumbbells on a gym ball. As always with all these exercises, controlled and good technique is the key.</li>
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<div style="float:right;"><img src="http://www.strengthtrainingblog.com/images/shoulder-press-exercise-ball-workout.gif" alt="Shoulder Press" /></div>
<li>Shoulder/Seated military press &#8211; while sitting on a swiss ball, push your arms straight up and slowly return the weight towards your shoulders.</li>
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<h2>Compound Triceps exercise</h2>
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<div style="float:right;"><img src="http://www.strengthtrainingblog.com/images/close-grip-bench-exercise-ball-workout.gif" alt="DB Triceps Extension" /></div>
<li>Dumbbell triceps extension on an exercise ball &#8211; shoulders flat on the ball. Similar to a dumbbell press, hold the dumbbells above your head and extend your elbows backwards, then come back to the original position.</li>
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<h2>Abs</h2>
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<div style="float:right;"><img src="http://www.strengthtrainingblog.com/images/ball-roll-exercise-ball-workout.gif" alt="Forward Ball Roll" /></div>
<li>Forward ball roll &#8211; In a kneeling position, wrist on the ball, hands together. You start by rolling forward, extending yourself as much as possible, keeping the arms straight, then return back to the kneeling position.</li>
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<div style="float:right;"><img src="http://www.strengthtrainingblog.com/images/plank-exercise-ball-workout.gif" alt="Plank On A Swiss Ball" /></div>
<li>Plank on a swiss ball &#8211; just like a normal plank exercise, but in this you rest your forearms on a swiss ball. Make sure your shoulders, back and legs are as straight as possible while holding those abs in. If you can hold this position for 1-2 minutes, you&#8217;re on your way to getting firm abs.</li>
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