Achieving washboard abs and losing belly fat involves a combination of high-intensity cardio and core-specific challenges like the 4-week plank. Discover why crunches alone won't give you a flat stomach and how to safely target the lower abs.
Abdominal exercises such as traditional crunches can help you flatten your stomach by tightening your muscles. However, they won’t help you “spot burn” any fat that’s covering up the muscles, and they won’t get you the best results on their own. Combine a series of exercises to boost the effectiveness of your routine.
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At age 14, you may want to get a “six-pack” to look more like the models you see on TV or to improve the way your body looks at a pool party. Having strong abdominal muscles can improve your athletic performance and reduce your risk of injuries -- although, you don’t need “six-pack” abs to be physically fit.
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