The female body differs from the male body in many significant ways. Because this is true, the female body should be treated differently than the male body, especially in the case of exercise. Many women find it more difficult to lose weight and to tone muscles, but this may be due to a lack of knowledge about what type of exercises are best for women. If you want to tone your muscles, even achieve female six pack abs, then try utilizing the following exercises in your routine workout.

1. Tummy Crunch Crunches

Crunches are a basic part of all exercise regimens for female abs and the tummy crunch is an interesting variation. To perform a tummy crunch you do not need to lie down or be in any particular position. Simply exhale, then suck in your stomach as far as you can. Hold it for about fifteen seconds, then relax. Repeat several times and, as you do so you will firm and strengthen your stomach muscles and learn how to control them.

2. Traditional Crunch

Many women are familiar with crunches and often utilize them in their efforts to achieve female six pack abs, but unless you perform them properly they may not do you any good. To properly perform a crunch, lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Place your hands gently on the sides of your head for support, spreading your elbows until you cannot see them. Tuck your chin in toward your chest and slowly curl up and forward, lifting your head, neck, and shoulder-blades off the floor. Pause for a moment, then return slowly to the starting position and repeat several times.

3. Sit-Back Flat

Many women who begin the journey toward toning their female abs find that their abdominal muscles are weak and that they have difficulty performing ab exercises. This particular exercise is a great alternative to the traditional crunch and can be a good way to strengthen ab muscles. Begin in a sitting position on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat, anchored under some kind of furniture. Cross your arms over your chest and roll your head and shoulders forward. Then, slowly lean back until you begin to feel your abdominal muscles contracting, being sure to keep your head and shoulders tucked in. Try to lean back a little further then hold that position until your muscles begin to shake, then hold for another five seconds. Slowly ease back into an upright position, rest for a few seconds, then repeat.