Originally Posted by mattbibs
never been an ab's man so a few quick qu's i've never understood.
1. when doing crunches with a twist which side are you working when eg. taking left elbow to right knee? im paranoid the left side is bigger than the right so i'd like to even them up - even tho they are covered in fat at the mo!
2. how can i target the lower two of my supposed 6 pack? it seems like they dont ache after a set of sit ups and im just working the top few.
3. you dont think twists are worthwhile - what if you have some weights on your shoulders not just a broom handle? i've never thought about it but find myself doing twists when trying to catch my breath in between doing squats!
thanks, Matt
Matt,
1. Whilst laying on your back, when touching your right elbo to your left leg you are working the right hand side more.
2. Crunches and sit ups etc DO target the higher abs more. You need to concentrate on the leg raises!
Either from laying on the floor or if you go to a gym hang from a bar or there could be a cradle that you can hold your bodyweight on your elbows? Ask an instructor.
3. I'm not a huge fan of twists either but some people say these work the obliques (bits at the side that look like ribs). Try doing them seated and lean back a little into it. That way your abs are constantly tensed trying to hold you up.
