A new move for fab abs

Tired of the same ol' ab routine? Well, for only three installments of $29.95, you can have ... oh, I'm just kidding. What I'm selling comes at no cost to you. It will only cost you some calories.

If you are indeed tired of performing the same ab workout, then you're probably well past the point where you should change it. If you've been wondering why you haven't been seeing any new results, this is probably why. If you're yawning during your workout, this is also probably why. And, if you're scratching your head over what you can do instead, worry not, my friend -- for I've got just the move for you.

The Swiss Ball Hanging Knee Raise. If the name alone makes you think this exercise is difficult, you're correct in that assumption. This move is not for the beginner; it's an exercise that requires a fair amount of built-up core strength and coordination. My guess is, if you've been working your abs for quite some time now, you may be ready for this exercise. So, let's get to how to do it.

Start by placing a Swiss ball in front of a bench. Then, sit on the ball with your back facing the bench. Easy enough so far, right? Well, it gets harder from here. Next, roll out so that your back is placed on the ball and reach back with your hands and grab the edge of the bench. Keeping your back arched over the ball, slowly raise your hips and pull your knees up to your chest. Once there, hold for a count of one-one-thousand and then slowly lower your legs without letting them touch the ball, and repeat.

Like I said, this is not an easy exercise. But, once you've worked your way up to being able to do it properly, you'll find that it's a great wait to work your abs. And, perhaps best of all, it's something new and different than what you have probably been doing.