A killer set of six pack abs isn't something that you can normally get by doing light routines while eating anything that you like. People that actually have six pack abs will tell you that it takes a lot of vigorous exercising or dedicated time at the local bodybuilding club just to get that good build. However, not everyone enjoys performing bodybuilding exercises at a club every day. These types of exercises can be tiring and are usually done with weights. Here are the secrets to getting those six pack abs at home without needing weights.

Perform some body building exercises from home and gradually work your way to six pack abs on your pacing.

Work on your Cardio

This might seem perfectly obvious, but it's surprising how many people believe that the key to perfect abs lies solely in the abdominal training. The truth is in order to reveal those six pack abs, you have to burn all of that excess fat, and the single best way to do so is through cardiovascular training. This will increase your metabolism which is necessary in shedding off those pounds. Low body fat percentage is what separates those who simply appear fit from those who have ripped abs.

If you have a bicycle, cycling training is a great start and can actually serve as a nice substitute for weight training. All you need to do is take out your bicycle and head towards an area where you can keep biking on straight roads. Avoid the traffic and just make sure you are moving because it is the leg exercises that matter rather than the overall speed you are biking. Doing this for about 20 to 30 minutes is ideal but you can always do more if you are having fun. Unlike other bodybuilding exercises, you won't feel as tired and you can still continue to lose weight afterward since your metabolism will still rise higher while you rest.

If you do not have a bike, you can spend that 20 minutes by running up a hill instead. Sprinting is recommended if you want to get the full effects of body fat reduction. Distance running on flat ground is fine too - the key is to keep moving. You will be surprised how quickly the calories add up, and if you want to get even better results, exercise in the morning before breakfast. Studies show that exercising in a fasted state (usually only possible before breakfast) causes the body to burn a greater percentage of fat for fuel during vigorous exercise instead of relying primarily on carbohydrates.

Focus on Ab Exercises

Your home can be your very own personal bodybuilding club if you know how to do some exercises that focus specially on the abs. Crunches and sit-ups can build abdominal muscles, but to get the six pack abs of your dreams, you need to do something a bit more like bicycle crunches. This one exercise might be the single best that you can do as it focuses both on the rectus abdominis (the actual six pack muscles) and the obliques (the waist).

You can execute this by lying down on the floor while making sure your lower back is pressed firmly to the ground. With your hands behind your head and elbows pointing outwards, start bending your knees at 45 degree angles. Raise your knees afterward and bring them to your chest while lifting your shoulder blade off the ground. This is where your abdominal muscles go to work. Do this movement alternately for 12 times in a consistent cycling motion.

Remember that bodybuilding exercises are just part of the equation, you also have to make sure that you have a balanced diet consisting of a balance of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. A gallon of water every day can also help you get those abs sooner. Again, this might sound surprising, but for people who already have a low body fat percentage, their abs might be hidden by subcutaneous fluid, which is basically just retained water. Drinking more water throughout the day causes you to release more water through excretion, in turn preventing retention. Remember to take a multi-vitamin if you are drinking a lot of water as you will need to replenish certain vitamins that are excreted with the water.

Keep doing these techniques every day and keep track of your results. You'll be amazed at the difference and well on your way to the six pack abs of your dreams.