Ab routine...is this good enough
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jumpshot903
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Id incorporate some lower back either Back extensions or supermans, also some Hip Bridges to hit the hips a bit.
As far as the abs go theres a lot you can do to tax the abs i do them usually 2-3 times a week since there worked in the main compound lifts like squats as well. I'll list some of the ones i do below but if your doing variations of crunches id aim for 20-25 reps for each exercise and about 200 total reps.
Hanging Windshield Wipers (personal favorite there tough but burn like hell)
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Russian Twists
Reverse Crunches
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Those are just a few of the ones i do but like i said before don't neglect lower back, and hips a lot of power is driven from those and are big parts of the core.
As far as the abs go theres a lot you can do to tax the abs i do them usually 2-3 times a week since there worked in the main compound lifts like squats as well. I'll list some of the ones i do below but if your doing variations of crunches id aim for 20-25 reps for each exercise and about 200 total reps.
Hanging Windshield Wipers (personal favorite there tough but burn like hell)
Invalid Link Removed video of them if you don't know what they are.
Russian Twists
Reverse Crunches
Cable Trunk Rotation Invalid Link Removed
If you have a partner i love these
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Those are just a few of the ones i do but like i said before don't neglect lower back, and hips a lot of power is driven from those and are big parts of the core.
asooneyeonig
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overhead pressing, squats, and deadlifts will, IMO, do more for your abs.
do what you are doing and what has been recommended as accessory moves.
- Squats and deadlifts activate core muscles better than stability training, ie side bridges and supermans
- Applied Physiology and Nutritional Metabolism 31: meeting abstracts, 2006
do what you are doing and what has been recommended as accessory moves.