5 Myths About Getting Killer Abs
February 5, 2009 by nctrower
Filed under How to Get Killer Abs
Great article by Craig Ballantyne
Ab exercises aren’t the only thing you have to do in order to get your 6-pack. You also have to work hard on your diet as well, sticking to a fat-burning, muscle-building diet all year round.
Here’s a list of 5 common myths about getting killer abs.
Myth 1) You don’t need to watch what you eat
Diet is first and foremost the key factor when trying to get 6-pack abs. Plan your nutrition in advance, to avoid dietary downfalls.
Myth 2) As long as you do a lot of ab exercises and repetitions, it doesn’t matter how well you do them
It is important to do all repetitions with good form. Focus on quality, not quantity. Avoid sit-ups and an excessive number of crunches. Both exercises can damage the lumbar spine in your lower back, and crunches are rarely effective anyways.
Myth 3) You can “Spot reduce” the fat on your abs with crunches
No matter how many crunches you do, you won’t be able to get rid of your ab fat with crunches alone. You need a good diet and an increase in your calorie burning from strength training and interval training.
Myth 4) Infomercial products will help you get a 6-pack
You’ve probably seen dozens of ab gadgets on TV, but none are magic bullets. You can’t expect anything you order from TV to help you get a 6-pack. You have to do the hard work with nutrition and training to get results.
Myth 5) You must do abs every day
You don’t need to do abs every day. Instead, train them twice per week and use non-conventional exercises such as Mountain Climbers and Stability Ball Jackknives to reduce the stress on your lower back.
To learn more about the best nutritional plan and targeted exercises to get killer abs, take a look at Craig Ballantyne’s Turbulence Training. He has been featured in Men’s Health numerous times and is one of the leading experts on quick fat loss workouts.
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Back when I had them i really believe that diet and cardio had more to do with “seeing” abs than anything else! They are always there, – the 6 pack that is!
Congrats on your hard work to get in shape!
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If you only knew how many times I’ve had this debate with my buddies. You make it clear, as I’ve tried so hard to do with my friends, that it’s about routine, eating better and quality exercises. You can’t cheat that! Although I have to disagree with #4, because once you see how ridiculous some people are, that’s actually pretty good motivation to do things properly
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That is so funny Luke!
diet is the key
some say that 80% abs are made in kitchen.. the rest 20% is hard work 
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great post thanks.
diet is the key
weight training is important
some cardio will also help
ab exercises are a plus and should never be a priority i think (20 min a week will do)
Good information, gone through video……have to workout to reduce my tummy!!
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I am a great fan of Craig Ballantyne. Since coming across his advice I have not done one crunch again ever! People need to realize that getting healthy and losing weight is 80% diet and 20% exercise. and its not going to happen overnight.
I have been on Craig’s program for a month now, and I have already lost 8 pounds. I think it is great and easy to follow!
Congrats on your progress Kai!
You’ve covered the points (myths about getting a six pack) pretty well. I’d just like to embellish on #1- it’s all about eating smartly and choosing which food to get calories from rather than cutting-back on calories. Maintaining one’s metabolism through a healthy diet filled with fruits, veggies and high-fiber food will make it easier to lose enough belly fat to expose killer abs.
Great info to get a stunning abs.. This also helps you to loose a few unwanted pounds