How to Lose Belly Fat

10 Reasons Your Ab Exercises Aren't Working

If you're struggling to see your six pack, you could be making one of these mistakes
By Jenna Bergen prevention
 

You’re Breathing Incorrectly—or Not at All

“Breathing should be a primary focus during ab work,” says Fred DeVito, co-creator of the Exhale: Core Fusion DVD series. Why? Your stomach sits behind the abdominal wall. Improper breathing pushes the stomach out, forcing the abdominal wall to protrude—the exact opposite of what you want during ab work. The correct way to breathe during a crunch is as follows: Inhale to prepare; begin to exhale as you pull your bellybutton toward your spine and start to curl up, keeping your abs pulled in throughout the move. “The challenge is to exhale as you pull the abs in,” says DeVito. “You’ll notice a difference immediately.”

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