The best abdominal exercise

Great abs don't come without effort.  The single toughest, and best ab exercise out there, is no different.

The Exercise:  Hell Crunches (aka Single-Leg-Abdominal Crunches)

Hell crunches are the most abulous ab exercise out there.  Period.

Why?  Hell crunches challenge each of the muscles of the abdominal wall - hard to do with one single exercise.  The rectus abdominus (the muscle shealth that gives you a six pack) and transverse abdominus are utilized as you contract up and both your internal and external abdominal obliques are utilized during the twisting portion of the movement.  Finally, you will really feel the burn in your hip flexors and work your stabalizers in maintaining your balance for a smooth execution of this exercise.

Watch the video below for a few reps at the correct pace with the correct technique.  Do all your reps on one side before switching to the other side, and then taking your rest period.

Keys to doing it right:

• Keep the straight leg as straight as you can
• Curl up with your torso, rather than pulling with your elbow
• If you have to rest, rest by stopping the crunch, but keep your legs off the ground

If you can get in 3 sets of 15-20 on each side, you're on your way to being ablulous.

Hell crunches are just a small preview of the wide variety of fun, and challenging exercises in a LeanDream workout.  Visit LeanDream to get your custom workout and your results today.

About the Author:  Alan Zimmerer if Founder of LeanDream, a company centered around providing affordable custom workouts.  Visit LeanDream and simply fill out their online assessment, receive your workout in the mail, and show off your results in person!