Want rock had abs and a killer toned core? Better sit tight and read this before hitting the gym. One of the most important methods to getting those great abs doesn’t have anything at all to do with exercise. Are you beef-heads still around? Good. Check out this list of natural fat-burners. Every food on here is not only great for your body, but it also helps to speed up your metabolism and burn fat.

• Think citrus. Citrus fruits aid your body in the release of fats. It also helps your body to process the fat more efficiently and quickly. Anything from strawberries, to orange juice can actually help you to rid your body of those stubborn fat cells around the mid-section, giving you those ripped abs you’ve been looking for.
• Coconuts and coconut oil is another natural fat burner. It has actually been used for hundreds of years in India to help combat weight problems, skin conditions, and even problem hair!
• Go to the root of the problem. For a fiber-packed and nutritious food, try these popular roots - carrots, rutabagas, turnips, radishes, parsnips, and onions. Skip the potatoes with your porterhouse!
• I’ve already mentioned onions, but did you know that chives, leeks, shallots, and scallions all have fat-burning properties? Fat-burning and a tasty addition to just about any dish!
• Listen to your mother! Green vegetables are probably the greatest thing you can put into your mouth (besides Sam Adams). Think cabbage, dandelion greens, green beans, collard greens, and lettuce.

The key to losing weight and getting ripped abs isn’t in dieting. It’s about a life-style change. There is no need to diet when you should alreay be eating healthy. Remember, those hard bodies don’t come overnight… work out hard, and eat right and you might just be blessed with a perfect physique.

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Getting RIPPED ABS fast is easier than you think. Instead of focusing on dated ab exercises such as sit-ups, leg lifts, and crunches, why not try these three killer ab exercises? The key for ripped abs is a high-intensity, metabolism boosting ab workout that will show you results almost immediately.

• Renegade Dumbbell Rows
• Front Squats with Barbell
• Mountain Climbers on Floor

A good repetition scheme to employ here could be 3-4 sets of 8 reps for each exercise, or more sets for less repetitions, such as 5 sets of 5 repetitions of each exercise. Mountain climbers can be done for a time interval (such as 30 seconds) instead of reps.

Exercise Descriptions:

1. Ripped Abs Mountain Climbers on Floor
Mountain climbers are done by starting in a push-up position and pulling your legs into your chest, almost like you are running in place. If you want an advanced version, you can also shuffle your hands 8-10 inches forward and backward in addition to the leg movements. Mountain Climbers should be done with a time limit rather than a rep. For example, 1-2 minutes of these should be just about enough for you to cry for your momma.

2. Ripped Abs Front Squats with Barbell

For another great exercise to really get those abs ripped and looking nice, here goes. Front squats are similar to regular squats, however with this exercise, the barbell goes in front and rests on your shoulders. You stabilize the barbell on your shoulders by crossing your arms and pushing your fists into the bar against your shoulders while keeping your elbows out in front of the body.

Front squats require extreme stabilization strength from the abs due to the barbell weight being shifted to the front of the body instead of the back. Even though this is mostly a leg exercise, you’ll feel this one in the abs big time all the time, giving that perfect ripped abs effect overtime. You might want to try this one with a buddy or a trainer, it’s pretty intense.

3. Ripped Abs Renegade Dumbbell Rows

These are done starting in a push-up position with your hands on 2 dumbbells. You then row one dumbbell up while stabilizing your body with the other arm. Bring the dumbbell back to the ground and alternate the rowing arm while stabilizing with the opposite arm. This stabilizing effect during the rows creates incredible work for your entire midsection, trunk, and core area, thereby working those muscles incredibly hard. Step 1 of 3 for ripped abs. Ready to move on?

After finishing each exercise, rest about 30 seconds before starting the next exercise. Rest about 1-2 minutes before switching to the next ripped ab exercise. It’s unwise to do these with no rest in between as you aren’t improving your results… just your chances for injury.

These three exercises should put you well on your way towards ripped abs. As with any exercise program, proper diet should also be a concern.

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