5 Tips for Building Great Abs by Justin Leoneard, ISSA CFT

If you want people to notice your physique, an etched midsection should be your priority. To the man and woman on the street, rippling abs are the badge of fitness and sex appeal

1. Focus on diet modification.
Your diet is the main factor in how your abs will look. Supplementation should also be considered for maximum results. "Abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym!"

2. Minimize rest time in between sets.
Try to only take 1 minute of rest [or less] in between abdominal exercises. The goal is to keep rest to 30 - 40 seconds in between sets. This keeps the metabolism high, allowing you to burn fat at a greater rate.

3. Contract and flex your abs in between sets.
This technique helps to build abdominal definition. Bodybuilders have been know to stretch and flex in between sets to increase muscle definition. It works!

4. Perform cardio activity before your workout.
When the body is warmed up as a result of cardiovascular activity, you're able to get a better contraction on your abs when you work them. The warm up enables you to better feel the deep muscular burning sensation when your abs are trained.

5. Try to train your abs approximately 2 hours after a meal.
This technique helps to burn bodyfat as fuel instead of carbohydrates.