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aeiou · 24-06-2007, 01:04 AM

i think this post is in the right bit, was wondering if anyone has a good abb workout that i can work into my training. ill be honest ive neglected this area of my training and could use a few pointers to get started again. any info welcome. thanks in advance stu

**big** · 24-06-2007, 01:08 AM

Core training is important. I would recommend heavy weighted crunches (try holding a dumbell on your chest) and leg raises as assistance work. Your main core work should come from deadlifts, squats and standing overhead press of course.

Delhi · 24-06-2007, 01:09 AM

First things first you need to schedule them in and train them like other muscle groups.

I too neglected my abs (Now rectified).

What I do is:

Cable push down crunches
Leg raises on a chin bar or smith machine
Normal sit ups and crunches

I do this twice a week and can already see a difference. Remember that fat levels are key to abs though...............

aeiou · 24-06-2007, 01:50 AM

cool thanks for that guys. im gona dust of my paul check book as well see if i can get some techniques from that. like you said big core training is important and im going to start treating it like any other muscle group rather than playing lip service to it as i have up to know. thanks stu

**Robsta** · 24-06-2007, 10:18 AM

my mate, who was mr england reckons he never does abs, as heavy tri's and back do this for him, as well as some of the compound movements...
I do abs once per week, mainly lower leg raises and crunches...

Nine Pack · 24-06-2007, 10:19 AM

Train your abs every day that has a 'z' in it.

I never train them directly, it's pointless IMO. They get enough stimulation from core activation during heavy training. If you just train the rectus abdominus, you'll end up with postural problems. The core consists of many muscles (rectus abdominus, TVA, internal & external obliques, pelvic floor, diaphragm to name but a few) so just doing crunches is insufficient, and like I say, IMO unnecessary.

ONE SMART COOKIE · 24-06-2007, 12:25 PM

Ab workout exercises http://youtube.com/watch?v=zQi5RAq1C6s

Daily core exercises for health http://youtube.com/watch?v=c7AptpbLKJg

I`m of the opinion that the core/trunk/piller of strength (or whatever you prefer to call it) should be trained directly like any other muscle group as this will also help reduce the need for a weight belt and improve your overall posture and daily health...

Conrad · 26-06-2007, 06:46 PM

leg lifts - target lower abs, crunches with plates -mid abs, swiss ball crunches - top abs..... i do this twice a week at the end of the workout...you need the core strong for squats, military press etc...
i find that my abs get worked during other excercises as well.

24-06-2007, 01:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
aeiou it is better to light a candle than to struggle on through the dark Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: wigan Posts: 12	abbs i think this post is in the right bit, was wondering if anyone has a good abb workout that i can work into my training. ill be honest ive neglected this area of my training and could use a few pointers to get started again. any info welcome. thanks in advance stu

24-06-2007, 01:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
big Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beer me Posts: 5,184	Re: abbs Core training is important. I would recommend heavy weighted crunches (try holding a dumbell on your chest) and leg raises as assistance work. Your main core work should come from deadlifts, squats and standing overhead press of course. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

24-06-2007, 01:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Delhi Bigger, Better, Stronger Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Posts: 1,850	Re: abbs First things first you need to schedule them in and train them like other muscle groups. I too neglected my abs (Now rectified). What I do is: Cable push down crunches Leg raises on a chin bar or smith machine Normal sit ups and crunches I do this twice a week and can already see a difference. Remember that fat levels are key to abs though............... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

24-06-2007, 01:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
aeiou it is better to light a candle than to struggle on through the dark Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: wigan Posts: 12	Re: abbs cool thanks for that guys. im gona dust of my paul check book as well see if i can get some techniques from that. like you said big core training is important and im going to start treating it like any other muscle group rather than playing lip service to it as i have up to know. thanks stu

24-06-2007, 10:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Robsta Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bedford Posts: 4,651	Re: abbs my mate, who was mr england reckons he never does abs, as heavy tri's and back do this for him, as well as some of the compound movements... I do abs once per week, mainly lower leg raises and crunches... __________________ Robsta

24-06-2007, 10:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,632	Re: abbs Train your abs every day that has a 'z' in it. I never train them directly, it's pointless IMO. They get enough stimulation from core activation during heavy training. If you just train the rectus abdominus, you'll end up with postural problems. The core consists of many muscles (rectus abdominus, TVA, internal & external obliques, pelvic floor, diaphragm to name but a few) so just doing crunches is insufficient, and like I say, IMO unnecessary. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ''I reject your reality and substitute my own'' Adam Savage.

24-06-2007, 12:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
ONE SMART COOKIE Decided to leave due to idiots & and their over inflated egos Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,015	Re: abbs Ab workout exercises http://youtube.com/watch?v=zQi5RAq1C6s Daily core exercises for health http://youtube.com/watch?v=c7AptpbLKJg I`m of the opinion that the core/trunk/piller of strength (or whatever you prefer to call it) should be trained directly like any other muscle group as this will also help reduce the need for a weight belt and improve your overall posture and daily health...

26-06-2007, 06:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Conrad Gym Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Town Posts: 491	Re: abbs leg lifts - target lower abs, crunches with plates -mid abs, swiss ball crunches - top abs..... i do this twice a week at the end of the workout...you need the core strong for squats, military press etc... i find that my abs get worked during other excercises as well.

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