If you want to build a serious set of abdominals, routinely perform weighted pull-ups and dips. These multi-joint movements demand a strong contribution from the abdominals to stabilize the core, particularly when heavy loads are used. It’s not uncommon to feel abdominal soreness a day or two afterward. Done with a decent weight and strict…
In most gyms, you’ll see people doing knee-ins with a medicine ball or dumbbell held between their feet. While that adds resistance, it also forces the hip flexors to work overtime just to keep the weight elevated — because the resistance is vertical. A smarter alternative is to use horizontal resistance with a low-pulley cable….
More people are concerned about their midsection than any other body part. The core comprises roughly a third of the body, yet it receives full attention in the gym. Sporting a great set of abs is high on anyone’s list. Let’s face it—if the core is in shape, the whole body is in shape! The…
Here’s a unique and highly effective way to perform an abdominal crunch. I’ve used this exercise successfully with my clients for years. It’s called the Sicilian Crunch—not just to honor my parents’ nationality, but because by the time you’re done, it feels like a dozen mobsters have unloaded rounds into your abs! Believe me, this…