A killer set of six pack abs is not something you can normally get by doing light routines while eating what you like. People who really have ripped abs will tell you that it takes a lot of vigorous exercise or time spent at the local bodybuilding club just to get that nice physique. However, not everyone enjoys strength training in a club every day. These types of exercises can be exhausting and are usually done with weights. These are the secrets to getting those ripped abs at home without the need for weights.

Do some strength exercises from home and gradually work your way up to ripped abs at your own pace.

work on your cardio

This may seem perfectly obvious, but it’s surprising how many people believe that the key to perfect abs lies solely in abdominal training. The truth is, to reveal those ripped abs, you have to burn all that excess fat, and the best way to do that is through cardio training. This will increase your metabolism, which is necessary to shed those pounds. Low body fat percentage is what separates those who just look fit from those who have six pack abs.

If you have a bike, cycling training is a great start and can actually serve as a good substitute for weight training. All you need to do is get your bike out and head towards an area where you can still ride your bike on straight paths. Avoid traffic and just make sure you’re moving because it’s the leg exercises that matter and not the overall speed at which you’re cycling. Doing this for about 20-30 minutes is ideal, but you can always do more if you’re having fun. Unlike other bodybuilding exercises, you won’t feel as tired and you will be able to continue losing weight afterwards, since your metabolism will continue to increase while you rest.

If you don’t have a bike, you can spend those 20 minutes running up the hill. Sprinting is recommended if you want to get the full effects of reducing body fat. Running distances on flat ground is fine too – the key is to keep moving. You’ll be amazed at how quickly the calories add up, and for even better results, work out in the morning before breakfast. Studies show that exercising in a fasted state (usually only possible before breakfast) causes the body to burn a higher percentage of fat for fuel during vigorous exercise rather than relying primarily on carbohydrates.

Focus on abdominal exercises

Your home can be your own personal bodybuilding club if you know how to do some exercises that specifically target the abs. Crunches and crunches can build your abdominal muscles, but to get the ripped abs of your dreams, you need to do something a little more like bicycle crunches. This exercise might be the best one you can do since it targets both the rectus abdominis (the actual abdominal muscles) and the obliques (the waist).

You can execute this by lying flat on the floor while making sure your lower back is firmly pressed into the floor. With his hands behind his head and elbows pointing out, he begins to bend his knees at 45-degree angles. Then lift your knees up and bring them in toward your chest as you lift your shoulder blade off the floor. This is where the abdominal muscles go to work. Do this move alternately for 12 times in a steady cycling motion.

Remember that muscle building exercises are only part of the equation, you also need to make sure that you have a balanced diet that consists of a balance of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. A gallon of water every day can also help you get those abs sooner. Again, this may sound surprising, but for people who already have a low body fat percentage, their abs may be hidden by subcutaneous fluid, which is basically retained water. Drinking more water throughout the day causes you to release more water through excretion, which in turn prevents retention. Remember to take a multivitamin if you are drinking a lot of water, as you will need to replace certain vitamins that are excreted with the water.

Keep doing these techniques every day and keep track of your results. You’ll be amazed at the difference and you’ll be well on your way to the ripped abs of your dreams.