Small Look at the Abs
Before I jump into the routine you get to try today… lets get something straight, something that most ppl know but some of you may not completely understand.
You CANNOT get ripped abs by doing 100’s or 1000’s of crunches in a day. Unless you have an extremely high metabolism you’re going to have to kick your own ass on the cardio machines and skip your late night treats, drinks and morning donuts. That’s just how it is. You’re going to have to sacrifice for em but it’s well worth it.
Below is the workout I just threw in at the end of my shoulders and tri workout this morning-it’s quick and there will be a new movement some of you may not know but I’ll try to attach a photo of it (last time I tried it didn’t work so I’ll describe it the best I can)
2 sets PLATE DRAG 6+ reps Start w/a 10lb plate and work up to at least the 25lb plate. The set up for this move is to start in plank position, on your hands, toes are on the inside of a plate so that you’ll be able to drag it w/the lip of the plate. Using your low abs, bring your knees to your body, bringing the plate w/you. Walk your hands away from your body and repeat for at LEAST 6 reps. You can go up from there.
BODY BALL CRUNCH W/ALT. KNEES 2 sets 20 reps. Do a basic crunch on your body ball, but alternate bringing a foot off the floor, hold for a count and lower.
REVERSE PLANK ON BODY BALL 2 sets Sit on your body ball, roll down til your hands are on the floor behind you, lift your legs off the floor and hold for a count of 30 seconds.
BICYCLE CRUNCH 2 SETS 50 REPS We all know how to do these-just be sure to reach w/your shoulder, not your elbow.
Do all of those w/out rest! Now get to it!
I could not find a pic lol so just do the best you can!
TRAIN HARD
July 20, 2009 at 10:39 am
I’d love to try the plate drag! Thanks for the good idea!
July 20, 2009 at 10:44 am
Your abs look outstanding. Way to go. Eating right is the ultimate key. I have beem hiding a ripped stomach for years because i did insane crunches. It wasn’t until i finall stuck with my diet that I finally began to see what i had built
July 20, 2009 at 10:46 am
Good point and good exercises. I think I’ll try the plate drag in my next ab workout thanks!
July 20, 2009 at 10:52 am
Some people don’t like to hear this but Genetics plays a huge roll. Some people just have a build that makes it easier to display a 6 pack.
July 20, 2009 at 1:08 pm
im gonna try this jazz tonight! sounds fun!
July 21, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Yep, yep. My bro, had abs since he was 13 and hes 23. Hes got a friggin high metabolism, but me, nope, I was chubby growin up and have to work at it =D. Always up for new ab exercises.
July 23, 2009 at 2:20 pm
LOL! I look forward to reading your blogs! they are inspirational and great! Hope to have abs that look like urs one day!
August 20, 2009 at 8:23 am
You have moves I have never tried (or seen) ! Thanks for the great superset routine!