Crunches and sit ups?!
Question: What is the difference between crunches and sit ups and what are some other exercises that will tone my tummy, its already flat but i really want to see some muscle.
Answers: What is the difference between crunches and sit ups and what are some other exercises that will tone my tummy, its already flat but i really want to see some muscle.
A Sit-up involves sitting up enough to touch your legs with your elbows. A crunch involves only pullung your shoulderblades off the floor and flexing your abs.
Here's my ab routine.
15 crunches, immediately followed with 15 leg raises. At least 2 sets.
There is one important aspect of a crunch that I think a lot of people don't know. As you crunch, exhale deeply and FLEX AS HARD AS YOU CAN and hold it for about a second or more. Then release. Do about 15 of those and you'll immediately feel the difference.
The same exhale/flex principle applies to the leg raises. And to really get the most out of them, try this, if you can: once your legs are vertical, lift your butt off the floor like you're trying to touch the ceiling with your feet.
This routine takes just a few minutes and it feels great. Have fun with it!