Building washboard abs - it sounds somewhat frightening initially, but it's quite the opposite really. You only think that way because you've come to a conclusion without giving it a try.

I remember when I got started with this whole washboard abs thing; I thought it was just another myth. After some research, however, I realized ANYBODY who had the right mindset and commitment can build completely sculpted abs.

Performing abs-targeting workouts can certainly get you the abs of your dreams. Along with a healthy diet and regular cardio workouts, abs-targeting routines will get rid of that unwanted flab and build your ab muscles.

Try to do your targeted abs routines 3 to 4 times a week and do cardio in between those days. Working for six pack abs can be a piece of cake if you follow these simple routines:

Weighted Sit Ups

For this workout, all you will need are small weights. If you don't own any dumbbells, a pair of canned goods or two small water bottles would do just fine.

1. Lie down on your exercise mat, bend your knees a little, and keep your feet flat on the ground.

2. Place the weights directly above your chest and keep them in place with your two hands.

3. Holding your lower body's position, lift your torso off the floor slowly.

4. Once you've formed a 45-degree angle, try and hold that position.

5. Go back down to the floor slowly to assume your original form and repeat all the steps.

Complete Body Crunches

Shaping ripped abs with full body crunches can help you attain your goal quickly because it works the entire midsection.

1. Position yourself on the ground again and start doing your crunches.

2. As your upper body comes up for the crunch, keep your ab muscles taut, and lift your legs off the ground.

3. Gradually lower your legs and upper body to the ground and go back to your starting position.

Ball Crunches

An exercise ball will come in handy for this routine and many others so I recommend you go buy one.

1. Place the ball in the middle of the workout space and sit on it, keeping your feet flat on the floor.

2. Maintaining your feet to its position, slowly roll back on the ball until your upper body and thighs are parallel to the ground.

3. Do simple crunches as you keep your balance.

4. Always keep those muscles taut.

5. Go back down to your original position and start all over again.

Bicycle

1. Lie back on the ground.

2. Put your hands behind your ears and lift your legs off the floor.

3. Begin a cycling motion with your legs, alternately bringing in each leg closer to your pelvis.

4. As your right knee comes up, twist your torso so your left elbow touches it. Then, do the same with the other side.

20 to 25 reps of each routine will get both your upper and lower abdominals an effective exercise. Don't forget to maintain your ab muscles tight and drink a lot of water. You'll soon realize that working for six pack abs with these 4 superb exercises is not as difficult as you first thought.