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The first time I read about “8 pack abs” I was skeptical. I mean, a six pack is already quite difficult to attain AND maintain; what more if it’s an 8 pack ab.

But I don’t think so anymore.

I soon realized that 8 pack abs aren’t impossible to achieve. A little motivation, a well-balanced diet, and proper exercise can get you that 8 pack.

Let’s concentrate on that last bit. Exercise. It’s something a lot of people avoid because they consider it as work. I must admit, I, too, experienced an aversion to exercise in the past. But setting your mind on the treasure only makes the journey so worthwhile.

You have to start at some point, right? These 4 abdominal muscles exercises are the most basic drills you can do to achieve 8 pack abs:

1. Weighted Sit Ups

2. Bicycles

3. Full Body Crunches

4. Curls

Weighted Sit Ups

Anything that stimulates a small amount of weight, like a medicine ball or a can of dog food, will be helpful in this routine. Be creative – you can use your purse, a medium-sized bottle of water, or even your kid!

Now, lay on a flat surface with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Place the weight over your chest and secure it with both hands. Gradually lift your torso while maintaining the lower half for your body still. Always tighten those ab muscles. When you’re at an angle, maintain that form for as long as you possibly can, then lower your shoulders back to the floor slowly. If you do this drill regularly, you will definitely build your 8 pack abs.

Bicycle

Out of all the 4, this has to be my favorite. Simply lie down on the floor, bring your knees up alternately, as if you were biking in air. While you’re doing that, put your hands behind your ears and twist your upper body toward the direction of your bent knee.

Full Body Crunches

This routine’s a bit more difficult, but it has a great contribution in building my abs. I recommend you start performing it, too!

As you lay on the ground, I’ll need you to put your hands across your chest, and slightly bend your knees. Lift your shoulders up as you would in a regular crunch. Lift your legs toward the ceiling as you do your upper body crunch. Your target is to form a sort of horse shoe shape with your body each time you do that routine. Stay in that U position for as long as you can then lay flat on the floor again.

Curls

You can expect that this one’s practically like a simple crunch, but should concentrate on “curling” your back and flexing your abdominal muscles more. Put your two hands on your abdomen and feel it get tighter. Slowly curl your head and shoulders upward then go back to your original form.

Those who say that 8 pack abs are impossible to have are just too lazy to do it. Just do these basic abs exercises often and NEVER GIVE UP!

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