Ten Best Ab Exercises

With summer right around the corner, lets take one more look at ab exercises. I found this article and believe it provides some great guidance on what ab exercises you should be performing. Due to size restrictions, I am going to just publish the names of the exercises here. For more detailed descriptions of how to perform the exercises properly, please click on the link below the list.

Top 10 Most Effective Ab Exercises

The following exercises are part of the American Council on Exercise's study to determine the most effective ab exercises. Keep in mind that ab exercises won't reduce fat over the abs or create the coveted 'six-pack' abs. That comes with good genes and low body fat, although you should strengthen the abs along with the rest of the body to build muscle and raise your metabolism. For more about flat abs, visit my Abs Page for articles, workouts, FAQs and more.

1. Bicycle Exercise
2. Captain's Chair
3. Exercise Ball Crunch
4. Vertical Leg Crunch
5. Torso Track
6. Long Arm Crunch
7. Reverse Crunch
8. Full Vertical Crunch
9. Ab Rocker
10.Plank on Elbows and Toes

Source: http://exercise.about.com/od/abs/ss/abexercises.htm