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The PERFECT Abs Workout (Sets and Reps Included)



The proper abs workout ought to include exercises for not simply the six pack or rectus abdominis however different necessary muscle groups of the core as effectively. That stated, even that doesn’t make the ab workout full. As a way to spherical out your midsection you will have to hit the obliques, transverse abdominis and serratus with quite a lot of fastidiously chosen ab exercises to hit each operate of the abs in the precise sequence. That’s what we do on this video.

The issue with ab centered coaching isn’t simply that it trains merely a fraction of what the core muscle groups are able to but in addition that many individuals select the fallacious exercises or ones that duplicate the identical operate. As an example, in case you have a look at the essential crunch, you will notice that there are various alternative ways to carry out it. Most of them are simply duplications of the identical high down movement. Placing too many of those too early in your ab workout goes to make it almost unimaginable to carry out the harder decrease ab actions or rotational indirect exercises in a while.

You see, there’s a particular sequence of ab exercises that’s going to provide the greatest likelihood of performing them with optimum vitality. You ideally wish to begin with actions that transfer the legs in the direction of the rib cage. The burden of the legs alone will be sufficient resistance to problem the muscle groups of the abs (significantly in case you are a newbie). Normal fatigue out of your ab workout goes to make it crucial that you just begin right here. Then, you wish to incorporate rotation into these decrease ab actions, adopted by the rotationally pushed indirect exercises. End up your routine by transitioning to backside and high half transferring collectively (in our midrange actions) after which all high down and high down rotational exercises.

The ultimate piece of the puzzle is the serratus. Many individuals will overlook this muscle as an necessary core muscle however it really is. Due to it’s position in stabilizing the trunk by protecting the shoulder blades in touch with the rib cage, they’ve an integral position working with the obliques. Each management rotation. The obliques controlling the rotation of the whole torso whereas the serratus are controlling the rotation of the scapula across the rib cage.

The opposite necessary ingredient of an ideal ab workout is ensuring that you just hit every of the key capabilities of the abs and midsection muscle groups. It’s not sufficient to simply curl your trunk up as in case you are doing a crunch. The position of the abs is typically to forestall movement all collectively. On this good ab workout, there will probably be anti-rotational exercises in addition to anti-lateral and anti-extension actions.

As you make your approach by the workout nonetheless you additionally don’t wish to miss the prospect to coach explosively. While you practice like an athlete you at all times wish to pace up what you decelerate along with your heavier weight coaching. The sledgehammer swing is an ideal instance of this on the superior stage. Carry out this highly effective floor based mostly ab train explosively and you’ll be taught to make use of your decrease physique to generate power that your core has to command.

Right here is the best way to assemble the proper abs workout for newcomers:

1. ISO Reverse Crunches x 30-60 seconds
2. Seated Ab Circles x 30-60 seconds (alternate cw and ccw instructions)
REST 30 SECONDS
3. Recliner Elbow to Knee Tucks x 30-60 seconds
4. Reverse Facet Tuck Planks x 30-60 seconds
REST 30 SECONDS
5. Oak Tree Stepouts x 30-60 seconds either side
6. Banded Pulldowns x 30-60 seconds
7. Plank Pushaways x 30-60 seconds

Right here is the best way to assemble the proper abs workout for extra superior lifters:

1. Hanging ‘X’ Raises x 30-60 seconds
2. Hanging Leg Spirals x 30-60 seconds (alternate proper and left twists)
REST 20 SECONDS
3. Twister Chops x 30-60 seconds (alternate proper and left chops)
4. Reverse Scissor V Us x 30-60 seconds
REST 20 SECONDS
5. Sledgehammer Swings x 30-60 seconds either side
6. Banded Pulldowns x 30-60 seconds
7. Plank Punchouts x 30-60 seconds

While you put this collectively within the format as I’m suggesting right here, you not solely now hit the abs by their full capabilities however you hit them in the perfect sequence to make sure your success.

This is only one instance of the best way to apply science to your ab workouts. If you wish to practice like an athlete you wish to put science again in each workout you do. You are able to do that with the ATHLEAN-X Coaching Packages out there on the hyperlink under and get began instantly on constructing a ripped, muscular, athletic physique.

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  1. How come when I do ab exercises it hurts differently from other muscles? It feels like my guts hurt deep inside me. I've always avoided sit-ups for this reson, and I'm terrible at them. I can barely do ten at a time. It makes me feel like I've got a stomach bug or diarrhoea. but when I exercise shoulders or arms or legs they just ache, it's easy to deal with that. but my stomach feels different to every other muscle group. Is it just because it's so much weaker?

  2. Hey mate, I'm at the gym right now and just gave each of these a try (inc the advanced…my scissor Vlift attempts would have been amusing!).

    When I tried the exercise with extended arms and side stepping I found allot of stress in my hip flexors. To the point where I stopped briefly to loosen up some. Is there a warm up routine I should consider before tackling these exercises?
    Cheering

  3. Summary/Notes:

    Core Muscles:
    1. Rectus abdominus (abs) [fiber direction up to down]
    2. External Obliques [Fiber direction diagonal]
    3. Internal Obliques [fiber direction opposite to ext. obliques ]
    4. Transverse abdominus (like weight belt)
    5. Serratus Anterior

    Functions of core muscles:
    1. Spinal Flexion
    2. Ext. stability
    3. Anti Lateral
    4. Anti Rotation
    5. Rotational stability
    6. Rotational Power

    Beginner:
    1. Bottom up: Isolated reverse crunch
    1. 30-60 sec
    2. Try to lift the pelvis rather than moving the legs up
    2. Bottom up Rotation: Seated ab circles
    1. 30-60 sec
    2. Alternate clockwise & anti-clockwise directions
    3. REST: 30 seconds
    4. Obliques: Recliner Elbow to knee tucks
    1. 30-60 sec
    5. Mid range: Opposite side elbow to knee
    1. 30-60 sec
    2. Alternate Left & right
    6. REST: 30 seconds
    7. Top Down Rotation: Oak tree stepout
    1. 30-60 sec
    2. Each direction: Left & right
    8. Top Down: Banded pulldown
    1. 30-60 sec
    2. Use lighter resistance bands
    9. Serratus: Plank pushaways
    1. 30-60 sec
    10. Cooldown: Cobra pose
    1. 30 sec

    Advanced:
    1. Bottom Up: Hanging X rays [pull up bar]
    1. 30-60 sec
    2. Bottom up Rotation: Hanging leg spiral [pull up bar]
    1. 30-60 sec
    2. Alternate Left & right twists
    3. REST: 20 seconds
    4. Obliques: Tornado chop [resistance band]
    1. 30-60 sec
    2. Alternate Left & right chops
    5. Mid range: Scissors V-ups
    1. 30-60 sec
    6. REST: 20 seconds
    7. Top Down Rotation: Sledgehammer swing
    1. 30-60 sec
    2. Each direction: Left & right
    3. Explosive
    8. Top Down: Banded pulldown
    1. 30-60 sec
    2. Use heavier resistance bands
    9. Serratus: Plank punchout
    1. 30-60 sec
    10. Cooldown: Cobra pose
    1. 30 sec

  4. Jeff , your a big help to all beginners, moderate, extreme exercise knowledge that you take time to explain , my hats off to you sir , all of your vids are the best , keep it up !!

  5. Again. When u rank those sliding tucks as the best ab exercise, why aren't you including them in the perfect ab workout video? I'm really not understanding

  6. I have started to go to gym again after a couple of years missing out due to my work, I get on well however my nice round belly need to go away now. I started with your 22 day program and I also do beginner exercises. I get on well so far and really enjoying the exercises. I find you very motivating well done for you. It must be such a good feeling when you know you help people on their purpose to get healthier

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