Upper Ab Workouts

The upper abs are often the strongest area of the abs on people who do not work out or who do basic workouts. Still most people look to get their upper abs into better shape. These three exercises, the butterfly, the curl, and the bench sit ups, all work the upper portion of the abs for a great workout.

The butterfly may look a little silly, but it works for a good start to an upper ab workout. Sit on the floor as you would for a basic crunch: knees bent, feet shoulder-width apart, back on the ground. Let your knees drop out to the side and your heels come together. Your legs will form what looks like the wings of a butterfly, giving this exercise its name. Keeping your legs bent, come up into a crunch, hold, and return to the starting position. This exercise keeps you from relying on your leg muscles the way you can do in a traditional crunch and works out the upper abs. Read the rest of this entry »

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