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⛩ Easy & Intermediate Ab Routine ⛩ Save it for later 📜🏯 ⛩ Max out each exercise before you move on to the next one. The more sets more, reps and less rest between each exercise will determine the difficulty of this routine ⛩ When structuring an ab routine,... the order in which you train different regions of your abdominals can significantly impact the effectiveness of your workout. Starting with the lower abs is a strategic approach, and here’s why: ⛩ Lower Abs are Typically Harder: Exercises targeting the lower abdominal muscles are often more challenging. They require more core stability and strength, especially as these muscles are usually less developed than the upper abs. ⛩ Use Initial Strength Wisely: At the beginning of your workout, your energy levels and muscle strength are at their peak. It’s wise to use this initial strength to tackle the more demanding lower ab exercises. By doing so, you can perform these challenging exercises with better form and effectiveness. ⛩ Prevent Fatigue Impact: If you start with easier upper ab exercises, by the time you move to the lower abs, fatigue might set in, compromising your form and the overall efficiency of the workout. This could lead to less effective engagement of the lower abs and potentially increase the risk of injury. ⛩ Balanced Ab Development: Training lower abs first ensures that they receive focused attention, promoting a more balanced development of the entire abdominal region. This approach can help in achieving a more evenly toned and strong core. ⛩ Progress to Easier Exercises: After exhausting the lower abs, you can shift to upper ab exercises, which generally feel easier and require less stability. This gradual transition allows for a sustained workout intensity. ⛩ Finish with Obliques: Ending with oblique exercises allows you to target these supporting muscles last. Since obliques are not as taxing as lower abs exercises, they can be effectively trained even when you’re nearing the end of your workout. . . . . #abroutine #abs #dojoabs #dojomode #dojo #thedojo #anime #sixpack #sixpackabs #sixpackworkout #situps #beach #beachbody #body #grounding #health #beach #bodyshow more

NATE BELMAR ⛩

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NATE BELMAR ⛩2 years ago

also people are sending me dms about my shoulder. It was a healing wound, fell off a motorcycle

ツ2 years ago

🙏🏼

NATE BELMAR ⛩2 years ago

⛩

Érica García2 years ago

killer🙌Thanks Nate

Travis | Tech Bro2 years ago

My go to’s recently have been banded crunches and hanging leg raises

Ciprian Nicolae 👽2 years ago

I'll make the abs pop like popcorn.

tommy2 years ago

thanks G

Sven2 years ago

Been waiting for this, seems like a great one!

🧑‍💻TRAQ🫠2 years ago

@_APERSONA_

mystery child🌙2 years ago

Thank you sir. I appreciate that you have a really good description on why you should do these exercises in a specific order. Sick abs loading…🧬👽

Davit Qufarashvili2 years ago

Why is my Upper Abs Visible But My Lower abs invisible

NATE BELMAR ⛩2 years ago

@gpobest 👀⛩

KingGoobyClown2 years ago

Thank you 🙏 my abbs will look good come January 1st. 💪💪

Wubear2 years ago

Well this will make my abs sore for a while as my core is weak at the moment. Thanks your sharing.

JOHN RUSSEL 😁2 years ago

Thanks G💪

⛧2 years ago

When I tell you this routine has my abs sore 😂

Christopher W. Sydoriak2 years ago

I will indeed be saving this and implementing this knowledge into my daily life along with my yoga 🧘‍♂️ routine. Thank you for sharing my brother.

KMTTHEKING2 years ago

Crazy abs workout it works well

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Marc Lobliner - IFBB Pro

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Great routine for people who sit at desks. 5 minutes to feel stronger & pain free. Cat Cows increases the flexibility of the neck, shoulders and spine while stretching the muscles of the hips, back, abdomen and chest. Bird Dogs promote proper posture, improves stability, relieves low back pain and encourages a neutral spine while strengthening your core, hips and back. The McGill Crunch activates your core while keeping your lower back in a natural arched position. This minimizes stress on the spine while increasing endurance in your ab muscles and can relieve low back pain. Side planks work the obliques, which are one of the most underrated muscles in your body. They also strengthening your glutes, hips, and shoulders. Glute bridge holds work your glutes, hamstrings and lower back without putting pressure on your spine. When doing the core exercises make sure to BRACE your stomach as if Mike Tyson were to punch you in the stomach. This activates your core. When doing the full body or glute exercises make sure to squeeze your glutes as if you're trying to crush a quarter in your butthole. Do 6 reps of each exercise with slow and controlled movements while mentally activating your muscles. Try it out between desk sessions & let me know how it went.

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If you want to actually train your Chest as efficiently/effectively as possible instead of WASTING YOUR TIME…. I’d recommend doing something like this each week: Upper A - Incline (Clavicular Pecs) Machine Press x 2-3 Sets - Pec Fly Machine x 2-3 Sets Upper B (Performed 3-4 days after Upper A) - Flat/Seated (Sternal Pecs) Machine Press x 2-3 Sets - Seated Low to High Cable Flys x 2-3 Sets This will result in you doing somewhere between 8-12 sets of direct Chest work per week Low likelihood you need any more volume than that to improve your Chest mightily if following the notes below: 1) The ideal rep range to be using when performing the exercises mentioned is the 5ish to 10ish rep range — Choose a weight you can do for 5, 6, 7 reps @ 0-2 RIR…once you can do that weight for 8, 9, 10ish reps, increase the load by 5ish pounds 2) You should perform all reps of all the listed exercises with a controlled (but not overly slow) eccentric and an explosive (but still controlled) concentric 3) You should perform these exercises very early in your workout to ensure they are as efficient/effective as possible — If you perform them later on, you will not get as robust a growth stimulus from the sets because of the outstanding fatigue that will be present from the earlier sets/exercises in your workout Additional notes: - You may sub any of these exercises for comparable exercises due to preferences and/or equipment availability — Ex: Flat/Seated Machine Press subbed for Flat Smith Machine Bench Press or Flat Barbell Bench Press - I probably forgot something that I should’ve mentioned…if I think of it I’ll drop it in the post below

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The rotator cuff consists of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. These originate on your scapula, or shoulder blade, and insert on different parts of your humerus, or upper arm. As a whole, they provide dynamic stability to the shoulder joint, while individually, they assist with various shoulder movements, including abduction, adduction, internal rotation, and external rotation. Since these muscles contribute to multiple shoulder movements along with other muscles, you really cannot isolate the rotator cuff. Even with external rotation, which is performed mostly by the infraspinatus and teres minor, you will receive some assistance from the posterior deltoid. Therefore, in order to maximize rotator cuff strength, our recommendation would be to focus on a comprehensive program. This will better prepare you for a wide variety of tasks and activities involving the shoulder. To demonstrate what we mean, let’s consider the biceps. If you perform pull ups and rows, these exercises will secondarily work the biceps. However, if your goal was to maximize strength and hypertrophy of the biceps, you would also incorporate isolation exercises, like a biceps curl. The rotator cuff is no different. Compound pushing and pulling exercises at various angles will challenge the rotator cuff, but if you want to train your shoulders to their full potential, a comprehensive program that also includes isolation exercises in different directions will likely be the most optimal. These are just SOME external rotation strengthening options. Learn more:

The rotator cuff consists of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. These originate on your scapula, or shoulder blade, and insert on different parts of your humerus, or upper arm. As a whole, they provide dynamic stability to the shoulder joint, while individually, they assist with various shoulder movements, including abduction, adduction, internal rotation, and external rotation. Since these muscles contribute to multiple shoulder movements along with other muscles, you really cannot isolate the rotator cuff. Even with external rotation, which is performed mostly by the infraspinatus and teres minor, you will receive some assistance from the posterior deltoid. Therefore, in order to maximize rotator cuff strength, our recommendation would be to focus on a comprehensive program. This will better prepare you for a wide variety of tasks and activities involving the shoulder. To demonstrate what we mean, let’s consider the biceps. If you perform pull ups and rows, these exercises will secondarily work the biceps. However, if your goal was to maximize strength and hypertrophy of the biceps, you would also incorporate isolation exercises, like a biceps curl. The rotator cuff is no different. Compound pushing and pulling exercises at various angles will challenge the rotator cuff, but if you want to train your shoulders to their full potential, a comprehensive program that also includes isolation exercises in different directions will likely be the most optimal. These are just SOME external rotation strengthening options. Learn more:

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14,992 views • 8 months ago

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Most kickers and punters are wasting their time in the gym. Not because they’re lazy—but because they’re following the wrong plan. You don’t need more squats or deadlifts. You need movements that actually translate to the field—ones that build strength, power, speed, explosion, agility, balance and flexibility. These aren’t just “football workouts.” They’re specialist-specific exercises designed to help you perform under pressure and hit the ball with consistency. 💥 Add any of the exercises in this video to your next workout. 📩 Comment “TRAINING” and we’ll help you maximize your workouts to build power and consistency.

Carney Coaching

18,683 views • 1 year ago

Strong legs are the foundations of a stable posture, yet many let theirs weaken over time. You lose your ability to move and stand upright. Much of my work with chronic pain clients involves strengthening the legs. This video shows 8 essential lower body motions: 1- Hip Extensions Standing upright involves straightening your torso to align it with your lower body, an extension of your hips executed by your Glutes and Hamstrings. The problem is you sit on these muscles all day, weakening them over the years to the point where they fail to do their job. Your lower back picks up the slack against its will and becomes overworked. I'll start chronic pain clients with Hip Bridges on the floor to ensure everything is balanced, then progress to Hip Thrusts and eventually Standing exercises like the Romanian Deadlift. As for the Deadlift off the floor, those are great if you can access a barbell or kettlebell. - Hip Bridge (0:05) - Hip Thrust (0:11) - Romanian Deadlift (0:17) - Deadlift (0:23) 2- Split Squats Split Squats are excellent for strengthening the knees. In the case of a chronic pain client, I use them to stretch the quad and Hip Flexors of the back leg, which are often extremely stiff due to sitting. This stiffness makes the body collapse forward and is often the limiting factor when people try this exercise for the first time. I'll start someone with the Front Foot elevated because it's easier on the front leg and gives a great stretch, then progress to flat and rear foot elevated. - Front foot elevated (0:30) - Flat (0:36) - Rear-foot elevated (0:42.2) 3- Lunges Lunges are the dynamic version of the Split Squat. Besides being excellent for strengthening your leg muscles, the one thing I love about this exercise is that it teaches you how to brace yourself as your foot lands. Many people lack the core strength to absorb an impact. Lunges develop that shock absorption capacity, especially when done with weights. Ensure you have mastered the Split Squats before doing them, and use different directions to target your muscles differently. - Forward (0:48) - Back (0:54.7) - Side (1:07) 4- Squats The king of all exercises is crucial for your ascension. The vertical motion improves your ability to overcome the world's weight crashing down upon you. It's also an amazing Glute and Quad stretch in the bottom position. I'll start chronic pain clients with the bodyweight variation before progressing them to weighted and eventually one-legged, also known as Pistol Squats. Doing one leg at a time is one of the best ways to balance your body's left and right sides from head to toe. - Body weight (1:12.5) - Loaded (1:19) - Pistol (1:25.5) 5- Step-ups Step-ups are amongst my favorite one-sided exercises to strengthen the Glutes and Quads. They are excellent for improving the stability of your hips and abdominal muscles. Use the Front and Lateral variations to maximize your results. - Front (1:31.5) - Lateral (1:38) 6 - Leg Curls Leg Curls strengthen the lower attachment of your Hamstrings. They are an integral part of my knee and lower back recovery programs because many people are weak due to sitting. I'll have chronic pain clients use a towel to create muscle resistance, though you can do them standing to get some much-needed blood flow. The best way to benefit from this exercise is by using an exercise ball or a machine at the gym. - Standing (1:43) - Towel (1:49) - Exercise ball (1:55.4) - Machine (2:02.1) 7- Adductions The inner thigh muscles become problematic when people sit with their legs crossed. They either get stiff or weak depending on whether you cross one leg over the other or with your foot on the opposite knee. I love Copenhagen Planks to restore the balance in your adductors. - Knee-bent (2:08.8) - Straight-leg (2:14) 8- Calf Raises The ankles are the cornerstone of your posture because they affect the alignment of every other joint above. Strong Calves are essential to their stability, yet many omit them from their workouts. Standing Calf Raises also strengthen the knees from behind. Doing the Donkey variation, you'll feel an intense stretch from the knee to the ankle. Seated Calf Raises work a different lower leg muscle essential to pump blood back up from your feet. - Standing (2:20.5) - Donkey (2:26.6) - Seated (2:33.3) Include these 8 types of motions in your routine as an insurance policy against serious mobility problems down the line. Keeping your legs strong ensures a stable posture and quality movements, two crucial factors for a high quality of life.

Strong legs are the foundations of a stable posture, yet many let theirs weaken over time. You lose your ability to move and stand upright. Much of my work with chronic pain clients involves strengthening the legs. This video shows 8 essential lower body motions: 1- Hip Extensions Standing upright involves straightening your torso to align it with your lower body, an extension of your hips executed by your Glutes and Hamstrings. The problem is you sit on these muscles all day, weakening them over the years to the point where they fail to do their job. Your lower back picks up the slack against its will and becomes overworked. I'll start chronic pain clients with Hip Bridges on the floor to ensure everything is balanced, then progress to Hip Thrusts and eventually Standing exercises like the Romanian Deadlift. As for the Deadlift off the floor, those are great if you can access a barbell or kettlebell. - Hip Bridge (0:05) - Hip Thrust (0:11) - Romanian Deadlift (0:17) - Deadlift (0:23) 2- Split Squats Split Squats are excellent for strengthening the knees. In the case of a chronic pain client, I use them to stretch the quad and Hip Flexors of the back leg, which are often extremely stiff due to sitting. This stiffness makes the body collapse forward and is often the limiting factor when people try this exercise for the first time. I'll start someone with the Front Foot elevated because it's easier on the front leg and gives a great stretch, then progress to flat and rear foot elevated. - Front foot elevated (0:30) - Flat (0:36) - Rear-foot elevated (0:42.2) 3- Lunges Lunges are the dynamic version of the Split Squat. Besides being excellent for strengthening your leg muscles, the one thing I love about this exercise is that it teaches you how to brace yourself as your foot lands. Many people lack the core strength to absorb an impact. Lunges develop that shock absorption capacity, especially when done with weights. Ensure you have mastered the Split Squats before doing them, and use different directions to target your muscles differently. - Forward (0:48) - Back (0:54.7) - Side (1:07) 4- Squats The king of all exercises is crucial for your ascension. The vertical motion improves your ability to overcome the world's weight crashing down upon you. It's also an amazing Glute and Quad stretch in the bottom position. I'll start chronic pain clients with the bodyweight variation before progressing them to weighted and eventually one-legged, also known as Pistol Squats. Doing one leg at a time is one of the best ways to balance your body's left and right sides from head to toe. - Body weight (1:12.5) - Loaded (1:19) - Pistol (1:25.5) 5- Step-ups Step-ups are amongst my favorite one-sided exercises to strengthen the Glutes and Quads. They are excellent for improving the stability of your hips and abdominal muscles. Use the Front and Lateral variations to maximize your results. - Front (1:31.5) - Lateral (1:38) 6 - Leg Curls Leg Curls strengthen the lower attachment of your Hamstrings. They are an integral part of my knee and lower back recovery programs because many people are weak due to sitting. I'll have chronic pain clients use a towel to create muscle resistance, though you can do them standing to get some much-needed blood flow. The best way to benefit from this exercise is by using an exercise ball or a machine at the gym. - Standing (1:43) - Towel (1:49) - Exercise ball (1:55.4) - Machine (2:02.1) 7- Adductions The inner thigh muscles become problematic when people sit with their legs crossed. They either get stiff or weak depending on whether you cross one leg over the other or with your foot on the opposite knee. I love Copenhagen Planks to restore the balance in your adductors. - Knee-bent (2:08.8) - Straight-leg (2:14) 8- Calf Raises The ankles are the cornerstone of your posture because they affect the alignment of every other joint above. Strong Calves are essential to their stability, yet many omit them from their workouts. Standing Calf Raises also strengthen the knees from behind. Doing the Donkey variation, you'll feel an intense stretch from the knee to the ankle. Seated Calf Raises work a different lower leg muscle essential to pump blood back up from your feet. - Standing (2:20.5) - Donkey (2:26.6) - Seated (2:33.3) Include these 8 types of motions in your routine as an insurance policy against serious mobility problems down the line. Keeping your legs strong ensures a stable posture and quality movements, two crucial factors for a high quality of life.

Alex Bernier

701,484 views • 3 years ago

Hanging leg raises are one of my favourite exercises to build core strength But if you can’t hang or are building up to the hanging variation You can do lying leg raises where you anchor your hands behind your (with straight arms) below heavy dumbbells for example The idea is to press up against the dumbbells with your hands while keeping your (lower) back flat on the ground at all time Your feet don’t touch the ground between reps Perform slow and controlled If straight legs are too hard tuck your knees to your chest 2-3 sets to failure

Hanging leg raises are one of my favourite exercises to build core strength But if you can’t hang or are building up to the hanging variation You can do lying leg raises where you anchor your hands behind your (with straight arms) below heavy dumbbells for example The idea is to press up against the dumbbells with your hands while keeping your (lower) back flat on the ground at all time Your feet don’t touch the ground between reps Perform slow and controlled If straight legs are too hard tuck your knees to your chest 2-3 sets to failure

Tom Coppens

76,411 views • 9 months ago

This exercise should be mandatory for people who sit at desks. It's called the Band Pull Apart. When you sit for long periods the back muscles tend to round and weaken. One of the best exercises you can do to strengthen your upper back is the Band Pull Apart. It develops the muscles in the mid to upper back. Over time this can improve posture and create a more stable body. How to do The Band Pull Apart: 1. With an underhand or overhand grip, hold a band at shoulder height and slightly wider than shoulder width apart. 2. Stand with a tall posture while maintaining a neutral head and neck position. 3, Rotate your shoulders outward to engage your lats and upper back. 5. Squeeze your upper back and posterior deltoids and begin to pull the band apart. Your shoulder blades should begin to retract as your arms begin to move backward. 6. When your upper arms are in line with your back, squeeze your upper back muscles and posterior deltoids. Pause at the bottom of the movement. 7. Allow your shoulder blades to protract and your arms to return to the starting position. Use a light band. Aim to do 15 to 20 reps for 1-3 sets. Do this 3x a week. Your back and shoulders will thank you. If you like posts like these follow me Dan Go for more!

This exercise should be mandatory for people who sit at desks. It's called the Band Pull Apart. When you sit for long periods the back muscles tend to round and weaken. One of the best exercises you can do to strengthen your upper back is the Band Pull Apart. It develops the muscles in the mid to upper back. Over time this can improve posture and create a more stable body. How to do The Band Pull Apart: 1. With an underhand or overhand grip, hold a band at shoulder height and slightly wider than shoulder width apart. 2. Stand with a tall posture while maintaining a neutral head and neck position. 3, Rotate your shoulders outward to engage your lats and upper back. 5. Squeeze your upper back and posterior deltoids and begin to pull the band apart. Your shoulder blades should begin to retract as your arms begin to move backward. 6. When your upper arms are in line with your back, squeeze your upper back muscles and posterior deltoids. Pause at the bottom of the movement. 7. Allow your shoulder blades to protract and your arms to return to the starting position. Use a light band. Aim to do 15 to 20 reps for 1-3 sets. Do this 3x a week. Your back and shoulders will thank you. If you like posts like these follow me Dan Go for more!

Dan Go

403,380 views • 2 years ago

Strong Glutes stabilize our lower backs and make us more powerful. Your long sitting hours deprive them of energy, making you vulnerable to chronic pain and instability. Training them is a must in this day and age. This Glute-boosting routine unleashes their potential: The strategic pauses during the exercises are magic for the growth and strengthening of your body's most powerful muscles. You'll get the best results if you use weights. Day 1: Squats [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Go as low as your body allows Unilateral Hip Bridge, Foot Elevated [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the top of each rep] *Do these flat if you lack the strength to elevate your foot.* Cossack Squats [ [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Day 2 (48-72 hours later) Drop Reverse Lunges [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Unilateral Hip Thrusts [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg with a 3s pause at the top of each rep] Side Lunges [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg] Enjoy the power and postural benefits of stronger glutes. You won't regret putting in the effort. Enjoy!

Strong Glutes stabilize our lower backs and make us more powerful. Your long sitting hours deprive them of energy, making you vulnerable to chronic pain and instability. Training them is a must in this day and age. This Glute-boosting routine unleashes their potential: The strategic pauses during the exercises are magic for the growth and strengthening of your body's most powerful muscles. You'll get the best results if you use weights. Day 1: Squats [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Go as low as your body allows Unilateral Hip Bridge, Foot Elevated [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the top of each rep] Do these flat if you lack the strength to elevate your foot. Cossack Squats [ [3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Day 2 (48-72 hours later) Drop Reverse Lunges [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg with a 3s pause at the bottom of each rep] Unilateral Hip Thrusts [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg with a 3s pause at the top of each rep] Side Lunges [ 3 or 4 sets of 10 to 12 reps/leg] Enjoy the power and postural benefits of stronger glutes. You won't regret putting in the effort. Enjoy!

Alex Bernier

410,238 views • 3 years ago

Your Posture Needs Work‼️ These 5 resistance-band exercises target the muscles that help keep your shoulders and shoulder blades organized: • Rhomboids + mid/lower traps • Rear delts • Lats • Scapular stabilizers • Upper-back endurance ✔️ Targets The Rhomboids & Mid/Lower Traps To Help Pull Your Shoulders Back ✔️ Strengthens The Rear Delts To Build Better Balance Around The Shoulder Joint ✔️ Activates The Lats & Improves Your Pulling Strength Without Heavy Weights ✔️ Trains The Smaller Stabilizing Muscles That Control Your Shoulder Blades ✔️ Builds Upper-Back Endurance To Help You Maintain Better Posture Throughout The Day Hours of sitting, driving, and looking down at your phone can leave your chest feeling tight while your upper back does less work than it should. That’s where these movements come in. The goal isn't to force your shoulders backward all day. It’s to build a back strong enough to support better positioning without constant effort. Keep the reps slow. Control the band. Let the back—not the arms—do the work. You don't need massive weights. You need tension, control, and consistency.

Your Posture Needs Work‼️ These 5 resistance-band exercises target the muscles that help keep your shoulders and shoulder blades organized: • Rhomboids + mid/lower traps • Rear delts • Lats • Scapular stabilizers • Upper-back endurance ✔️ Targets The Rhomboids & Mid/Lower Traps To Help Pull Your Shoulders Back ✔️ Strengthens The Rear Delts To Build Better Balance Around The Shoulder Joint ✔️ Activates The Lats & Improves Your Pulling Strength Without Heavy Weights ✔️ Trains The Smaller Stabilizing Muscles That Control Your Shoulder Blades ✔️ Builds Upper-Back Endurance To Help You Maintain Better Posture Throughout The Day Hours of sitting, driving, and looking down at your phone can leave your chest feeling tight while your upper back does less work than it should. That’s where these movements come in. The goal isn't to force your shoulders backward all day. It’s to build a back strong enough to support better positioning without constant effort. Keep the reps slow. Control the band. Let the back—not the arms—do the work. You don't need massive weights. You need tension, control, and consistency.

Posture University

68,933 views • 2 days ago