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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
 

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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.
 

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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 .
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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Olympic squats!
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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.
 

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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
 
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