What are some good ab exercises?

[Brighty]

Apologies in advance if I'm not using the proper guidelines for posting a topic - I hardly visit the H&F board. Anyway, I've got the skinny/cut build (6'3, 180 lbs), and I'm wondering what some effective ab exercises are for someone of my body type? I have a high metabolism and I'm wondering if that means that dieting will be less important in working towards establishing a six pack, or if it will be in fact more important. If anyone could link me to some exercises that are appropriate for my body type, or if you had some general tips or pitfalls to avoid, that would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Xx1]

I do the one where you lie on your back, then get the your elbow to touch your (opposite) knee. left, right, left, right, etc. that's one of the best abs exercises for me. I call it the struggling turtle lol
You asked for exercises that are appropriate for your body type, I don't really know if it makes a difference what body type you have and what abs exercises you do (?)
Keep in mind that 6-packs start in the kitchen, make sure you burn more calories daily than you take; eat lean foods. Also, do plenty of cardio.
I have high metabolism also, and dieting definitely matters.

 

[CarlitosWay]

Apologies in advance if I'm not using the proper guidelines for posting a topic - I hardly visit the H&F board. Anyway, I've got the skinny/cut build (6'3, 180 lbs), and I'm wondering what some effective ab exercises are for someone of my body type? I have a high metabolism and I'm wondering if that means that dieting will be less important in working towards establishing a six pack, or if it will be in fact more important. If anyone could link me to some exercises that are appropriate for my body type, or if you had some general tips or pitfalls to avoid, that would be much appreciated. Thanks.

To many people dont workout their cores in different planes. I'll show you wha I did yesterday. Trust me it's brutal Also whether you're skinny or fat nutrition plays a huge role...in determining how fast you recover, energy levels and optimal hormonal balancing. So in your case live by the 80-90% rule...meaning eat clean 80-90% of the time but leave 10-20% to eat whaver you choose as it will probably help you more than hurt progress.

6'3 180 is pretty damn skinny. You would be a lot better with at least another 20-30 lbs of mass.

Dragon flags is a great movement to master and tremendously builds up core strength. Fun to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjCMq2zkbOo

I did dragon flags superseted with kneeling (kneeling on one side) side cable wood chops for a few sets.

Ab pulldowns are great also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht-eIHPH388&feature=player_embedded

Hanging leg raises are another fav of mine.

Great article here on training abs effectively. http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/core_issues

Another one http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/best_of_abs

Here's an ab circuit I used to do and will put back into effect as it is awesome. Great for athletes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izDf...F36D7FCFE&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=5

decline reverse crunches are sweeet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Z9gefyDLw&feature=related

dumbbell wood chop (k I just wanted an excuse to show you this broad LOL)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkhATg1-b9g

 

[blinkwatt101]

Roman chair lifts.

Decline sit ups.
http://exrx.net/WeightExercises/RectusAbdominis/WtInclineSitUpX.html

Leg-Hip Raises.(no weight)
http://exrx.net/WeightExercises/RectusAbdominis/WtHangingLegHipRaise.html

Please remember abs,while worked out,are mainly made in the kitchen. Having a super low bodyfat will do a lot more then workouts.

Also, abs are a very small muscle and such that they should be treated like that. I only work out my abs once,for 15 minutes/week. I choose either either raise and perform them along with decline sit ups. 4 sets of each anywhere from 12-25 reps/set.

 

[CaptainJ]

Squats, Overhead Press, Deadlift, Power Clean

 

[blinkwatt101]

Squats, Overhead Press, Deadlift, Power Clean

All of which won't do anything for your abs but give them a fat look.

Overhead Press.....

 

[Davezz]

easy.. do situps

 

[CaptainJ]

All of which won't do anything for your abs but give them a fat look.

Overhead Press.....

Lol... Another myth spread around by wannabe Bodybuilders.

You get the fat look from being fat and having a poor diet, not from training your abs. If he wants the ripped look and a 6 pac, then all he has to do is get his body fat ratio below 10%. However, if he wants strong abs and core, as I am assuming from the topic title, then he should do the main lifts, as they will do wonders for your core and abs, no need to bother with all these small isolation exercises that will benefit you little in the long run.

I guess you have never done an overhead or military press before, otherwise you would know how well it strengthens your abs and core.

 

[Being_the_Don]

All of which won't do anything for your abs but give them a fat look.

Overhead Press.....

Not true, each of these exercises strengthens the CORE (which includes the abdominal muscles) and contributes to firmer abs. Heck for that matter if you're lifting heavy i.e. above 90 pounds on the dB one arm row, you'll feel it in your gut - I know that I do.

 

[blinkwatt101]

Not true, each of these exercises strengthens the CORE (which includes the abdominal muscles) and contributes to firmer abs. Heck for that matter if you're lifting heavy i.e. above 90 pounds on the dB one arm row, you'll feel it in your gut - I know that I do.

That doesn't mean they will be shapped worth a darn.

And that 'core' feeling you speak of is often times your lower back that is getting built up that most people never work out their entire life.