I discovered this unique abdominal exercise about a decade ago in the e-book The Bodybuilding Truth by Nelson Montana. According to Montana, abdominal development is genetically determined, and classic movements like sit-ups and leg raises are largely ineffective for the abs—those movements hit the psoas (hip flexors) more than anything. Montana believes the abdominals respond…
I first came across this exercise in the book Underground Secrets to Faster Running by Barry Ross. No matter how strong you think your core is, Ab 45s will humble you! Here’s how you do it: Lie on your back with your knees bent and hook your feet under something stable that won’t move—like a…
If basic abdominal crunches are too easy for you, here’s a more advanced version that will literally turn your world upside down — it’s called the hanging bat crunch. And yes, it’s as challenging as it sounds! Watch the Demo Here’s a demonstration from my 60-year-old client, John. Pay close attention to how he gets…
A classic debate among fitness professionals is whether the abdominals should be divided into upper and lower sections. Some experts argue that the abdominals function as a single muscle, with no distinction between upper and lower portions. However, research suggests otherwise—you can selectively recruit different segments of a muscle depending on the type of exercise…