Favorite ab work outs?
Brechin89
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We all know women have a weakness for a sixpack... They are the only thing that gives man power. So lets hear it whats your favorite
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Whatever works best for you in terms of:
1. Maxaming ab involvement
2. Minimizing hip flexor involvement
3. Allows youto add weight. (Something that most people don't do)
That being said, making your abs visible is mostly about low body fat. Direct work isn't needed, you can get enough indirect work from squats, deads, i.e. stuff you should be doing anyway.0 -
Squats
Deadlifts
Chin-ups
Planks0 -
I love doing bicycle crunches and reverse crunch!0
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Sprints
Cable Crunch
Hanging Leg Raises
Weighted side Crunches
I do those at least 3 to 4 times a week.0 -
30DS & Zumba0
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2 sets of over the head rope pull downs
2 sets of oblique cable side crunches
2 sets planks
2 sets on the aerobic ball
I do throw in the hanging straps from time to time as well. I like to change it up often but those are my favorites. But uponthisrock is right...abs are 95% diet...unfortunately0 -
We do heaps of ab & core work at boxing. Although we also do medicine ball drop on the abs or peppered punches (with gloves) in the mid region................. always wondered what benefit it has beyond getting me used to body shots?0
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Squats
Deadlifts
Chin-ups
Planks0 -
Running. Lose the body fat and poof....you have a six pack!0
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We do heaps of ab & core work at boxing. Although we also do medicine ball drop on the abs or peppered punches (with gloves) in the mid region................. always wondered what benefit it has beyond getting me used to body shots?
Why is core stability important?
The benefits of strengthening your core muscles may include:
•The strong, healthy feeling that comes from good posture.
•Confidence from strength and good balance.
•More strength and power for your activities.
•Less chance of injury.
•Decrease in, or prevention of, low back pain
http://www.health.com/health/library/topic/0,,zt1226_zt1233,00.html0 -
AB Ripper X!0
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Running. Lose the body fat and poof....you have a six pack!
Amen Brother...which is why Sprints are my favorite of all....
I prefer Sprints over long distance running....I have seen long distance runners bodies with aweful core....but never have I seeen a sprinter's core look bad..alawys Crazy Abs0 -
AB Ripper X!
I Hate it...but I love it0 -
AB Ripper X!
I Hate it...but I love it
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My favorite is by far barbell deadlifts.
I know squats are a bit more effective, so of course I squat three times a week, I just dislike the exercise.
crunches and all those other cute exercises can get stuffed. Though I will admit to using an ab roller now and again. That thing is pretty great.0 -
heavy dead lifts and squats0
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As of now, the only thing i'm doing for my abs is working in the kitchen and cardio... I just want them to show for now. I've seen guys who are ripped but their abs are a bit uneven. So I'm just working on getting them to show now. Once I can see them I'll know what I got to do. I was just curious on what others thought are effective.0
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Running. Lose the body fat and poof....you have a six pack!
Really!? :O0 -
We all know women have a weakness for a sixpack... They are the only thing that gives man power.
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We all know women have a weakness for a sixpack... They are the only thing that gives man power.
Every girl has a weakness for the 'v' muscle.
Its HOT0 -
We all know women have a weakness for a sixpack... They are the only thing that gives man power.
Every girl has a weakness for the 'v' muscle.
Its HOT
This maybe true... But I bet Athletes get laid more than the guy in this picture just sayin....0 -
high pull catch, squat
overhead swings
pull over to crunch0 -
We all know women have a weakness for a sixpack... They are the only thing that gives man power.
Every girl has a weakness for the 'v' muscle.
Its HOT
This maybe true... But I bet Athletes get laid more than the guy in this picture just sayin....
That's right according to Fitbuff
Top 10 Muscles Women Love
Six-pack abs
Powerful forearms
A nice butt
A broad back
Sculpted shoulders
Rock-hard calves
The money line
A big chest
Large biceps
Strong hamstrings
According to Men's Fitness and Men's Health..
Top muscle women love are Abs0 -
I use a 4 day split at the gym, and have AB exercises on every day.
Weighted sit-ups on decline bench.
Weighted Russian twists on decline bench.
Hanging leg raises
Hanging knee raises
Cable Crunches
Machine Crunches
I'll second or third the deadlifts and squats, and add hitting the heavy bag, awesome core workout.0 -
squats and deadlifts. Heavy.0
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Ab ripper X. Love it0
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walking lunges holding a weighted medicine ball over my head0
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squats and deadlifts. Heavy.
also this0 -
Exercises? Squats, deadlifts and planks
I also like doing pilates/ fusion because it helps me focus on my core more and improve my form in other workouts and my posture in everyday activities. My favorite go to workout for this is the Method Target Specifics abs section.
For more traditional ab workouts, I like the chest and abs and core sections of Jillian Michaels' No More Trouble Zones. Nice mix of planks and crunches.0 -
any one tried Tai chi?0
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