Basic 8 Pack Abs Exercises You Can Do at Home

When someone first uttered the words “8 pack abs” to me, I honestly thought they were crazy. I mean, a six pack is already quite challenging to get AND keep; 8 pack abs are simply IMPOSSIBLE.
Or so I thought…

I soon realized that 8 pack abs aren’t impossible to get. With some determination, a balanced diet, and plenty of exercise, anyone can have a chiseled 8 pack…even YOU.

In this article, I’m going to stress on that last point – EXERCISE. With all the fancy gadgets that are keeping us preoccupied nowadays, exercise has been pushed down the hobbies list by many of you. If you think about it, it does require a lot of time and energy. But think about your objective for a second; wouldn’t a rock hard midsection be so much worth it?

There’s no better time to start than here and now. Try out these 4 basic ways to work out abs and you’ll get the hang of it in to time:

1. Weighted Sit Ups
2. Bicycles
3. Full Body Crunches
4. Curls

Weighted Sit Ups

For this exercise, you will need a small bag of flour or anything that can supply weight resistance. Try a little creativity – you can use your purse, a medium-sized bottle of water, or even your baby!
Now, lie down on the floor, bend your knees slightly, and plant your feet firmly on the ground. Hold down the weight on your chest with both hands to keep it from falling. Gradually lift your torso while keeping the lower half for you body completely still. Remember to keep those abdominal muscles tight. When you’re about 45 degrees off the ground, stay there for as long as you can, then assume your original position. Doing this simple exercise frequently will help you get those 8 pack abs.

Bicycle 


This one’s my favorite out of the bunch. Simply lie down on the floor, bring your knees up alternately, as if you were biking in air. While you’re doing that, place your hands behind your ears and twist your upper body toward the direction of your bent knee.

Full Body Crunches

They say that the most challenging exercise of all will only give you the best results. This, right here, will definitely push you to get those killer abs.

While lying on the floor, I’ll need you to place your hands across your chest, and slightly bend your knees. Now, come up as you would when you perform a regular crunch. Here comes the tricky part: while doing the crunches, try lifting your lower body at the same time. Your target is to form a sort of horse shoe shape with your body every time you go in for that crunch. Hold that position while you keep your abs tight, and then go back to your original position.

Curls

This is very similar to the upper body crunch, but instead of just focusing on the number of reps you do, you will be paying closer attention to contracting your ab muscles and maintaining your form. Place your hands on your abdomen and feel it contract. Slowly curl your head and shoulders upward then resume your original position.

So, here's the truth regarding six pack abs: Those who say that 8 pack abs are impossible to achieve are just too lazy to do it. Keep an open mind, work hard, and you can attain ANYTHING!