Abs

[Fruitbat]

Progression on abs

in a deficit so don’t want to max volume.

currently do 2 sets legs raises and 2 sets plank.

getting to 30 raises and 1 min plank. Seems silly just to do more and more.

how do I keep linear progress without doing like 5 mins plank and 300 leg raises.
Thanks

 

[BackInTheGame78]

Progression on abs

in a deficit so don’t want to max volume.

currently do 2 sets legs raises and 2 sets plank.

getting to 30 raises and 1 min plank. Seems silly just to do more and more.

how do I keep linear progress without doing like 5 mins plank and 300 leg raises.
Thanks

Abs are made in the kitchen not in the gym.

 

[Fruitbat]

Abs are made in the kitchen not in the gym.

yeah but you still gotta train them

im not asking for a 6 pack, I am asking for ideas how to develop core strength.

Perhaos I’ll ditch the ab work and do some Pilates .

 

[CAPSLOCK BANDIT]

Ab training is for functional strength since all movements travel through the core to varying degrees, what this also means is that you'll need either hyper isolation or a ton of reps which from an aesthetic point of view is a complete waste of your time.

 

[BackInTheGame78]

yeah but you still gotta train them

im not asking for a 6 pack, I am asking for ideas how to develop core strength.

Perhaos I’ll ditch the ab work and do some Pilates .

Kettlebell swings would be the number 1 exercise for core strength for me and then weighted Turkish Get ups.

 

[Pierce Manhammer]

Olympic squats!

 

[EyeBRollin]

Heavy barbell squats with a training belt IMO are the best ab builder that exists.

 

[BackInTheGame78]

Heavy barbell squats with a training belt IMO are the best ab builder that exists.

Technically front squats would be the best for abs, but I am not a fan of those, always leave bruises all along my upper arms no matter how much padding I used.

 

[Kotaix]

I use a roman chair, but I use it backwards so that I'm facing the ceiling.

I do sit-ups, planks and side to side flexion. When I want progression I add dumbells or weight plates.

You need to use your leg muscles under tension when doing this so you don't injure your knees over time.

 

[Jumbo Gumbo]

I got a used book for Abs. It has 150+ different calisthenics for a well rounded program that lasts 29 weeks. It works all muscle groups with calisthenics from level 1 to level 3 difficulty. I am a novice, on week 2.

It’s my diet that is a struggle. Most days eat too many calories. I record my weight and BMI once per week. My BMI hovers around 25 (which is overweight) and it has been hard to slim down the fatty stomach.

 

[Divorced w 3]

Technically front squats would be the best for abs, but I am not a fan of those, always leave bruises all along my upper arms no matter how much padding I used.

Rest the bar on your delts

 

[BackInTheGame78]

Rest the bar on your delts

I've tried just about everything...

Don't lift free weights anymore, only use heavy resistance bands now.

My joints are much happier and the results are similar.

 

[Timslimb]

Try some balance control exercises