My wife's interest in tropical plants has had our home
resembling a tropical forest at times over the last couple
of years. There's something about the presence of growing
plants which she seems to find very enjoyable.
Perhaps it's just the process of growth in itself which she
appreciates. Watching as each new plant puts down
it's roots, spreads out it's branches, and develops over time
into a strong, mature adult.
Watching her nurture these plants to adulthood reminds me that
we must also nurture and develop our abdominals in order to
see that well defined six pack were looking for.
However, all the nurturing (exercise) in the world won't do any
good if we don't create the proper headspace for ourselves when
building our future Adonis like six pack. It is so easy to become
bored and complacent in the bland routine of developing our
abdominals.
But like the plant - remember that decay starts when growth stops.
If we choose not to exercise our abs and/or choose not to follow
proper eating habits, then our abdominals will become weaker
and less defined. Only by pushing your abs to achieve more each
time you exercise, will you continually see the small improvements
that will encourage you to keep striving towards your ultimate
goal.
If you do not create the thriving conditions needed in order to
grow and improve, then like my wife's plants - growth will stop
and decay will start.
Therefore, I encourage you to get away from your computer right
now and try the third exercise in the abdominal program I am
teaching you. Remember, concentrate and perform your repetitions
slowly for the utmost effect.
Exercise Three - Torso Twist for the Internal Obliques
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Lying flat on the floor, with your legs together and your feet
pointing towards the ceiling. Lift one of your arms straight up
towards the ceiling as if your stretching to reach something.
Keeping your feet stationary, concentrate on turning your torso,
using only your abs, 15 degrees to the opposite side of your
raised arm. Hold for 1-2 seconds and repeat. Do 2 sets of 15
the first time.
This exercise will start to really give you that line of
separation down the middle of your stomach as it works
your upper and lower abdominals. Of course if you're not
following a proper diet you will never see that separation,
but trust me, it's there.
Decay or Growth, It's Your Choice
Derek
P.S. Be sure to come back and read the last two articles in.
this series. There is a bonus in it for you at the end of the
fourth if you do!!
