For many of us, getting a flat stomach can be so difficult that we just give up. Most people that try to get a flat stomach fail due to improper dieting and wrong exercise techniques. So what diet and exercise techniques can really help you get a flat stomach?

Crunches and sit ups sure aren\’t the answer to getting a flat stomach. Cardio exercise is actually the best way to achieve a flat stomach. The reason why is because cardio exercises burn more calories than targeted exercises like crunches or leg lifts. A good cardio workout can burn fat on your entire body. Because of this fat loss, your stomach and its muscles will start to show.

You can only succeed by taking the first step! If you can\’t start exercising right now, you should at least make some changes to your diet. Once you have done cardio for a while, you need to do crunch exercises in order to get a flat stomach. But there are also different crunches exercises.

For working your upper abs, the basic crunch is your best exercise. To perform this exercise you are going to lie on your back on an exercise mat. Place your hands to the side of your head and bend your knees at a 90 degree angle. Lift your shoulders off the ground, as if you\’re trying to touch your knees to your chest. Make sure you don\’t move your legs. Lift your stomach muscles only. Do this in 3-4 sets of 15-30 reps. Also remember to take a few minutes rest between each set.

The best lower abs exercise is the reverse crunch. The reverse crunch requires you to lie on your back with your hands directly behind your head, knees bent, and feet roughly 5 inches from the ground. Slowly bring your knees toward your chest, picking your butt up off the ground slightly. Concentrate hard on your stomach muscles as you do this. Perform do this exercise in sets of 3-4. Each set will include 15-30 reps and you will need to rest 2-3 minutes in between each rep.

There are other various exercises out there that can help you get a flat stomach, but these 2 are definitely the best. Poor dieting practices and improper exercise are the fatal blow to most people\’s attempt to achieve a flat stomach. I highly suggest taking these tips in this article serious, and performing these exercises exactly how they are outlined. This is your chance to get a flat stomach you don\’t wanna cheat yourself. If the workout calls for 3 to 4 sets don\’t only do 1 and then try to make up for it the next day with 5. Consistency and routine is the key to success and achieving a flatter stomach. Good luck, and I hope you get those flat abs you\’ve always wanted!