But developing that six pack belly doesn't come easy. There's no machine that can do the work for you. Abs must be developed the old fashioned way. You have to earn them -- and you start with core training.



If you have lower back problems check with your doctor before attempting to work on these exercises. These exercises are designed to build up the core which is the foundation for developing killer abs.

The three exercises are:

1. The Plank 2. The Side Plank 3. The Superman

1. The Plank

Get into a pushup position. It's important to have your body absolutely straight. Support your upper body by putting your forearms on the floor.

Keep your body in straight line. Make sure you don't lift up your butt, drop your head, or arch your back because these things can make these exercises easier and less effective. When you are in position, hold for 30-60 seconds or as long as you can.

To benefit the most from this exercise you need to make it harder. For this, lift one of your feet a few inches higher off the floor. The key to making the exercise tougher is to load your core unevenly.

2. The Side Plank

The side plank is an exercise that's tougher than the plank. Lie down on the side with your fore arm firmly planted on the ground. Lift your hips above the floor in such a way the only your for arms and your feet are on the ground.

Keep your body in straight line. When you are in position, hold for 15-30 seconds or as long as you can.

To make this exercise more effective, lift the top foot while you are still in position. This exercise in surprisingly tough and is very effective in strengthening the core.

3. The Superman

You've seen superman fly, right? SO lie down on the floor on your belly and stretch your arms out in front of you. Spread your arms so that they make a "V? with your head.

While keeping your legs together, raise them up till your knees are lifter off the ground. Hold your position for 30-60 seconds or as long as you can.

These three exercises are just the FOUNDATION. By themselves they won't give you killer abs, but they are a good beginning. Unlike wimpy weight machine exercises, they're hard.

"The dictionary is the only place where 'results' comes before 'work'." Rightly said by Vince Lombard. Getting a flat abs with out the proper foundation will yield no results at all.