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Wanna blast ab flab and score a six pack in just a few weeks? This move will have you bikini-ready in no-time flat. Just add it to your cardio workout three times a week and get ready to hit the sand!

 

Since sculpting is about muscle control rather than momentum, you want to do these moves as slowly as you can. Begin each sesh with a 5-minute warm-up, like walking or jogging in place. When your finished, stretch your bod out to give your muscles some relief.

 

The Two-Way Crunch

Start by lying on your back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Raise your legs so your knees are above your hips and your calves are parallel to the floor. Place your hands lightly behind your head, elbows to the sides. Contract abs, pulling your bellybutton into your spine. 
 
Finish by exhaling, and then squeeze your abs as you lift your hips slightly off the floor. Bring your knees toward your chest, simultaneously lifting your head and shoulders a few inches off the floor. Inhale as you lower. Slowly repeat for 15 total repetitions.
 
 

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BY MARTICA HEANER ON 3/28/2012 12:00:00 AM

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Heyyy
so i dont really have a set work out that i do and i really wanna work out to be healthy...so what kind of stuff should i do for a regular routine and how often??
I want to be healthy but i also wang abs(:
Thanks so much
Xoxoxo

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by lovin.life5253 on 4/15/2012 11:43:05 AM

 
 

That was HARD!!!!!!

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by selenahayley on 4/14/2012 2:05:20 AM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD
I want like good abs. I am 92 punds and pretty short. I'm totally good with arms and legs, but my abs bother me. I want a six pack, but not of soda! Lol! Thanx! <3

Hey girl,

Here are a couple of posts on ab workouts, and crunches do wonders Smile http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/06/10/Get-rock-solid-abs-by-July-4th.aspx http://www.girlslife.com/post/2011/06/09/Partner-up-for-a-fab-ab-workout.aspx

Meghan D.

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by jumpersb on 4/13/2012 9:37:33 PM

 
 

MODMODMODMOD!!!!!
i have read over this article many, many times and tried to (slowly, so i get it) do it, but i dont think im doing it rite!!!=( can you please please PLEASE put a video clip of this so i know how to do it rite???

 

Hey. Sorry I am not in charge if editing the posts but if you go to youtube and look it up I am sure there is a video tutorial of these crunches. 

Amanda P.

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by WhoAmI? on 4/11/2012 4:46:02 PM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD !
So i just got off crutches from major knee surgery and i was wondering some things i could do to tone my legs because i cant run or jog yet . i cant squat either . what are some toning moves that i could do everyday that would help them tone up FAST ?! i have leg weights at home also (: thanks mod! please post back soon ! (:



Hey girl,

If you just got off crutches and can't even run or jog yet then it's probably a very bad idea to start working out your legs.  You need time to recover.
Jordan S.

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by ilovepiano15 on 4/9/2012 8:13:05 PM

 
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