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Aerows

(39,961 posts)
Fri Sep 4, 2015, 11:36 PM Sep 2015

Simple exercise to get ripped abs

Sit ups don't really work. What you need to do is work your abs all at once.

How do you do this? Take a towel and lay it on a tile floor. Position your feet on the towel like you were about to do pushups. Crunch your body and move your feet on the towel directly to your torso, and repeat.

I know it sounds weird, but I have done enough situps and crunches to make cereal jealous. This method is FAR more efficient and effective.

Try it for a week and see if you don't start to get ripped abs. It's cheap, effective and if it doesn't work for you, well you are out just a bit of energy that you were not using anyway.

Be safe - it's a low impact exercise, but you need to make sure that you can maintain balance in a push up position. If you can, then you are good to go. Don't push yourself too hard, though, the last thing I want to hear is that I caused somebody to face plant.

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Simple exercise to get ripped abs (Original Post) Aerows Sep 2015 OP
Tonight, many are doing a simple exercise to get ripped pinboy3niner Sep 2015 #1
LOL Aerows Sep 2015 #2
I can get my abs ripped by bathing my cat TexasBushwhacker Sep 2015 #3
I wouldn't attempt to bathe my cat Aerows Sep 2015 #4
Don't you want shredded abs? pinboy3niner Sep 2015 #5
OK, maybe it's too early in the morning... cwydro Sep 2015 #6
Position yourself like you are about to do push ups Aerows Sep 2015 #7
Hey thanks for the video! cwydro Sep 2015 #10
Glad you appreciated it! Aerows Sep 2015 #12
I'm a 50+ woman who's been a life long runner, cwydro Sep 2015 #18
Get ripped and polish your floor at the same time! Arugula Latte Sep 2015 #15
My doctor told me I had ripped abs - I was all "Booyaa!! I'm the MAN!" petronius Sep 2015 #8
I'll just sit here Aerows Sep 2015 #9
Or you could try "fencing"--- femmocrat Sep 2015 #11
I C&P and sent to my son mackerel Sep 2015 #13
Thank you! Aerows Sep 2015 #14
hmmm, this is not an exercise for folks with bunions. noamnety Sep 2015 #16
Well not everyone has bunions Aerows Sep 2015 #17
 

Aerows

(39,961 posts)
2. LOL
Sat Sep 5, 2015, 12:32 AM
Sep 2015

I know but I was exuberant to share something that actually works. I've been using this method and it works.

Maybe I should charge for it LOL

 

Aerows

(39,961 posts)
4. I wouldn't attempt to bathe my cat
Sat Sep 5, 2015, 12:57 AM
Sep 2015

for all the tea in China.

I love her dearly, but I am not inclined to bleed to death.

In any case, though, I just wanted to offer a way to improve your health with a low impact exercise that is also affordable and accessible to all.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
6. OK, maybe it's too early in the morning...
Sat Sep 5, 2015, 02:04 AM
Sep 2015

but do you lie on your back? Are you standing up?

I'd love to try it, but I'm missing something here.

 

Aerows

(39,961 posts)
7. Position yourself like you are about to do push ups
Sat Sep 5, 2015, 02:13 AM
Sep 2015

get a towel under your feet and crunch.

It sounds like it does nothing before you actually do it, and then the reality of just how mean of an ab workout you are getting.



It's not really new, I just thought I would introduce some folks to a way to get in shape without spending a fortune.
 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
10. Hey thanks for the video!
Sat Sep 5, 2015, 08:17 AM
Sep 2015

It also looks like a great back stretcher/exerciser...just all round great for your core.

Now I've got to find a floor to do it on, but thanks!

 

Aerows

(39,961 posts)
12. Glad you appreciated it!
Sat Sep 5, 2015, 02:11 PM
Sep 2015

It truly does work and we all know core strength is the foundation for a healthy body!

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
18. I'm a 50+ woman who's been a life long runner,
Sat Sep 5, 2015, 05:43 PM
Sep 2015

and an exercise fanatic forever.

But when menopause hit, hoo boy, things took a rough turn. Especially with my stupid cubicle full time job.

Recently took a part time job that is extremely physical and that is whipping my core into serious shape lol, but I love info like this...I will let you know how it works out if I can find a damn place that is not carpeted!

Please post these hints anytime. Did you cross post in the fitness forum (if there is one lol)?

I know peeps were poking fun at you here on this OP, but I bet most have tried your exercise already.

Aha! The kitchen has no carpet! Damn, it also has the beer and wine...

I'm gonna eschew the beer and wine, get my two towels...and go!

And good on ya on quitting smoking!

 

Arugula Latte

(50,566 posts)
15. Get ripped and polish your floor at the same time!
Sat Sep 5, 2015, 03:45 PM
Sep 2015

Here's another way to get six-pack abs by using a shirt:



petronius

(26,602 posts)
8. My doctor told me I had ripped abs - I was all "Booyaa!! I'm the MAN!"
Sat Sep 5, 2015, 02:24 AM
Sep 2015

Then he explained to me what a hernia is...






This does sound interesting, like a stability-ball pike. I'll try it, when my wife isn't home to see me flop.

 

Aerows

(39,961 posts)
9. I'll just sit here
Sat Sep 5, 2015, 02:41 AM
Sep 2015

with killer abs while you all sit there scoffing.

It truly is a neat workout, and the price is pretty dang low

 

noamnety

(20,234 posts)
16. hmmm, this is not an exercise for folks with bunions.
Sat Sep 5, 2015, 04:41 PM
Sep 2015

"Step one. Put half your body weight on your big toes."

fail.

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