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Exercise 1: Cable Crunch This is the foundational exercise for a six-pack It allows you to progressively overload The Cable crunch primarily targets the upper and middle part of your abs • Stand facing cable machine with rope overhead. • Grab rope, kneel with 90-degree bent knees • Keep... show more
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There are over 117 ab different exercises And 114 are total garbage The biggest fitness scam on planet Earth and millions of people are falling for it 14 years of training 13 wasted on garbage ab exercises ~Bookmark this and stop wasting time on garbage ab exercises~ =Thread=
Before we start this thread: Let's talk about the elephant in the room You Just kidding... But seriously, don't focus too much on ab exercises if you are overweight If you are overweight, focus on your diet Abs are built with training but are hidden by body fat
Another note: Biggest issue I have with the fitness industry Ab workout videos These ab workout videos are the most popular But are the most useless. Abs are like any other muscle, they need progressive overload Aka: You need exercises that allow you to increase weight
There is absolutely no reason to follow along with these ab workout videos Even for cardio purposes because they are garbage for cardio too So which exercises do you only need? You only need these 3: - Cable Rope Crunches - Hanging Leg Raises - Leg Raises That's all
So.... You don't train obliques... Nope Used to train them A lot Made me look square So I stopped I love SpongeBob But I don't want to look like SpongeBob
Before we hop into the 3 exercises Here is a small playlist of garbage ab exercises. • Crunches • Bicycle Crunches • Oblique Crunches • Side Crunches • Push Through crunches • Double Crunches • V-Ups • Russian Twists • Flutter Kicks • Scissor Kicks
• Mountain Climbers • Plank • Side Plank • Extended Plank • Plank Twists • Plank to Push-Up • Plank with Knee to Elbow • Starfish Crunch • Spiderman Plank • Spiderman Push-Ups • Windshield Wipers
Some more • Dead Bug • Toe Touches • Jackknife • Windshield Wipers • Hollow Hold • L-Sit • Dragon Flags • Ab Rollouts • Knee Tucks • Woodchoppers • Medicine Ball Slams • Russian Twist with Medicine Ball • Medicine Ball Sit-Ups There are more, but I will stop here
Exercise 2: Hanging Leg Raises Trains the lower part of your abs If the hanging leg raises with straight legs are too hard, do hanging leg raises but bend the knees • Hang from a pull-up bar with an overhand grip • Keep arms straight and shoulders relaxed • Engage core muscles by lifting legs up • Lift legs until they are parallel to the ground • Hold briefly, squeezing abdominals • Lower legs back down with control • Aim for 10-15 repetitions per set
How often should you train abs? I train abs every morning, after my boxing session But I recommend that you train abs twice a week. First cable crunch, 4 sets Then hanging leg raises, 4 sets
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Oops forgot to add the 3rd exercise Exercise 3: Leg Raises This exercise is for the ones that cannot perform either the cable crunch or hanging leg raise Regular Leg raises: - Lie flat on your back on a mat or bench. - Keep legs straight and together, hands under glutes for support. - Lift legs until perpendicular to the ground. - Important: Raise hips off the mat at the top of the movement. - Hold briefly at the top, engaging core. - Lower legs down slowly and with control. - Aim for 10-15 reps per set, adjusting difficulty as needed. If it is to hard bend your knees
What if u don't have this tool at your house?
This is working for me, however I think it messed up my ankles. How can we prevent the stress on our Achilles and ankles when increasing weight?
How about doing sit ups while sitting on a lat machine to keep my legs stable while holding a plate behind my head?
Would still high recommend cable crunch I noticed that my neck gets fucked up after that one
![These quick workouts are for people who want to improve their postures. The exercises target the weakened foundations pulling your body out of alignment. The sessions are short yet effective. Use the workouts to raise yourself to the next level before the new year starts. Instructions: - Do the exercises as a circuit, or one at a time if you find the circuit format too challenging. - Repeat the circuit or each exercise 3 to 4 times. - The sessions are light enough that you can done daily. Follow the sequence from Day 1 to Day 7 in order. - Ideally done at the start of your day or at the end. Day 1: Kneeling T-Spine Stretch (0:06) [ 10 reps/side ] - Start: Kneeling, one hand on the floor. - Slide your straight arm under your torso. - Reach as far forward as possible. - Keep your hips squared throughout the motion. Kneeling T-Spine Rotation (0:12) [10 reps/side] - Start: Kneeling, one hand on the floor, the other behind your head. - Rotate inward to point your elbow toward the floor. - Rotate outward to point your elbow toward the ceiling. - You may not have the mobility to go all the way up. Stop when you reach your max, and do not force it. Supine Around The World (0:18) [10-20 reps/side] - Start: Lying on your back, arms by your sides, palms toward the ceiling. - Rotate your arms back to have your hands pointing behind you. Day 2 Side-Lying Quad Stretch (0:27) [30-60 seconds/leg] - Start: Lying on your side, legs stacked. - Grab your ankle and pull your foot toward you. - Use a towel or elastic band if you cannot reach your ankle. Hip Bridge, Feet on Bench (0:37) [10 reps with a 3s hold at the top of each rep] - Start: Lying on your back, feet on an elevated surface like a bench, couch, or chair. - Lift your hips off the floor to align your upper and lower bodies. - Adapt: If you cannot lift all the way, do the same exercise with your feet on the floor. - Adapt: If this variation is too easy, do one leg at a time. Dynamic Hip Extension Plank (0:49) [ 10-20 reps/leg] - Start: Push-up position. - Lift one leg as high as possible, keeping it straight. - Alternate legs. - Adapt: Rest on your forearms if you struggle to hold the push-up position. Day 3 Sky Reach (1:04) [10 reps/side] - Start: Deep Squat position - Rotate one arm to have your hand pointing toward the ceiling or as close as you can reach. - Do not force the range of motion if you block before that. - Alternate arms. - Adapt: Kneeling variation. Side-Lying External Rotation (1:21) [10 reps/arm] - Start: Lying on your side, one hand supports your head, and the other holds a dumbbell or any weighted object if you lack equipment. - Rotate the weight directly above your body while keeping your arm locked to your torso. Bent-Over Reverse Flys (1:28) [20 reps] Start: Bend forward, arms hanging down. Ensure your back is straight and your hips are held high. Lift your arms to shoulder level and keep them straight. Adapt: Add weights if bodyweight is too easy. Day 4 Deep Squat (1:36) [10 reps] - Start: Feet slightly wider than hips apart. Inhale first, then hold it in. - Lead the motion by sliding your knees forward and letting your hips naturally fold. - Go as low as your body allows, then push back up. - Exhale on the way up. - Adapt: Hold onto something stable to help you go lower. Hip Thrust (1:44) [10 reps with a 3s hold at the top of each rep] - Start: Both feet on the ground, shoulders on the edge of a bench or couch, hips down. - Lift your hips to align your lower and upper bodies, and hold. Side Bridge (1:57) [10 reps/side] - Start: Side Plank position, legs stacked. - Lift your hips off the floor and hold when you reach the top. - Ensure your head stays aligned with your shoulders and hips. Avoid bending it forward to make the motion easier. - Adapt: Bend the lower leg. Day 5 Wall Slides (2:23) [10 reps] - Start: Stand in front of a wall with your forearms and hands flat behind you. - Be as close as you can to the wall, but you can take a few steps forward if you lack the mobility to keep your arms flat. - Straighten your arms while keeping them flat against the wall. Y-Raises (2:29) [10 reps with a 3s hold at the top] - Start: Lying on your stomach, arms in a Y position, thumbs toward the ceiling. - Lift your thumbs toward the ceiling and hold. - Lower back to the floor. T-Raises (2:41) [10 reps with a 3-second hold at the top] - Start: Lying on your stomach, arms in a T position, thumbs toward the ceiling. - Lift your arms toward the ceiling and hold. - Lower back to the floor. Day 6 Seated Toe Pointing (2:56) [10 reps] - Start: Sitting on the floor with your legs ahead of you, feet together. - Point your toes forward. - Point them toward you. Seated Ankle Rotations (3:02) [10 reps] - Start: Sitting on the floor with your legs ahead of you, feet apart. - Rotate your feet like a windshield wiper, going as deep as possible on either side. Reverse Plank (3:09) [Hold for 30-60 seconds] - Start: Ball of the feet on a step, heels hanging. You may hold on to a ramp or wall for added support. - Lower your heels as low as possible and hold at the bottom. - Lift your heels as high as possible. Day 7 Unilateral Chest Stretch (3:21) [30-60 seconds/arm] - Start: Place your hand flat against the wall at shoulder level. - Rotate your body in the opposite direction and hold. - Placing your hand higher than shoulder level increases the stretch. Cat-Cow Stretch (3:31) [10 reps] - Start: Hands and knees on the floor. - Round your lower back like a cat (pulling it toward the ceiling) and hold. - Push it down as much as possible and hold. Wide Leg Adductor Stretch (3:38) [30-60 seconds] - Start: Sit on the floor with your legs as wide as possible, hands right in front of you. - Hold the position. // Start your New Year's resolutions with these quick posture workouts. You'll build up the foundations needed to withstand 2024 and crush your goals. 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