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.