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Post-Childbirth Abs
You Can Get Them Back! By C.J. Johnson
Rock hard abs on a woman symbolize youth, sexuality and strength. The mere sight of them is enough to make a strong man weak in the knees. Janet Jackson went from curvy to ripped with the help of her trainer. Men and women drool at the sight of these stars' rock hard midsections. But you're probably saying to yourself, "How many pregnancies did Janet Jackson's abdominals go through?" Really. Does it look like those abs have ever recovered from diastasis?
Diastasis is when the vertical abdominal muscles of the abdominal wall separate, which many women experience during pregnancy. While the separation usually heals on its own over time, starting strenuous exercise before the diastasis has healed can actually exacerbate the problem.
While it might be your excuse for avoiding heavy-duty ab work in those early weeks following birth, let the truth be told: Rock hard abs aren't just for superstars and bodies unmarred by childbirth. With the right information, lots of determination and loads of sweat, a six-pack could be in your future.
To focus a workout on lower abs, he suggests a basic ab strap. Almost all gyms have them. If not, they can be purchased inexpensively at most fitness stores. This simply designed piece of equipment includes straps connected to a bar that is suspended from the ceiling. It allows the fitness enthusiast to hang by their elbows while doing knee raises. It takes every bit of lower abdominal strength to raise and lower the body this way.
