The first question people ask a health professional is how fast they can have a six pack. Just like fast food, people seem to want sexy abs in the soonest possible time. Let me tell you that making your way into having a six pack is not easy, and it can’t be done in a few days’ time. If you seriously want to have a six pack, you’d want to do it the safe way—which is the slow- but- sure way. One of the most common mistakes people make is going through a crash diet. If you read articles on how to get a six pack fast, you’d know that this is not a very good way to go. Another mistake we make is how we do the exercises. This is quite a broader issue, which is why we’ll show you the top mistakes people make when working out the abs.

MISTAKE #1 - Improper Position on the Swiss Ball

Doing Swiss ball crunches is the best six pack workout you can probably do. Unlike when doing crunches on the floor, balancing yourself on the ball forces your muscles to work more. One of the common mistakes people make while Swiss ball crunching is sitting too far forward on the ball. This forces you to sit upright, which lessens the intensity of the exercise. The right way of doing this is by lying on the ball in a way that you stare at the ceiling rather than on the wall.

MISTAKE #2 – Lifting the Hips While Doing the Plank Exercise

Doing the plank exercise is one of the most effective ways of getting a six pack. The problem with people who are new to this exercise is that they tend to raise the hips, which makes the exercise inefficient. To do the plank properly your shoulders, hips and knees should be in a straight line when viewed from the side. If you don’t have a mirror, have a buddy to check your posture. If you just keep your leg, butt and stomach muscles tight during this exercise, achieving the right posture shouldn’t be too hard. Once you get used to the exercise, proceed with the advance version. Instead of just holding a straight position, lift one foot from the ground for about ten seconds then switch to the other leg. This makes your muscle contract tighter, making them work harder.

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