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Washboard abs is the newest item in the fitness world and required by both men and women. Washboard abs needs a lot of discipline, healthy low fat diet and a fairly low percentage of body fat. Many people have an excellent abdominal habit but they also have a thin layer of subcutaneous fat covering up all their hard work. It's important to be on fire this layer of fat to see the fruits of your labor.

Working your abs smarter, not longer will help you find in a good workout without doing 250 crunches. For many, the crunch is the only exercise in their abdominal workout and they just keep support on more sets and reps to reach their fitness goals. If you want to increase your abs, you have to apply different exercises just like you would with any other muscle. Try some of the abdominal exercises below to add variety and find a good abs workout.

All of these exercises should be done in a slow restricted manner and remember to breath. Going slow helps you avoid building energy and reduces the danger of injury to your back and spine. If you’re placing your hands behind your head for any abdominal exercises, be careful not to use your arms to raise your head and shoulders.

Not only does this place stress on your neck and spine; you’re also removing some of resistance from your abs.