Best Abs Exercises for Deep Muscle Definition and Core Strength
I hit 'em twice a week. Heavy and intense. If you can walk out of the gym without it hurting to sneeze, you didn't go hard enough on the cables haha.
Does anyone incorporate vacuums for the transverse abdominis? I've heard that helps keep the waist tight even if the muscles get bigger.
Does anyone incorporate vacuums for the transverse abdominis? I've heard that helps keep the waist tight even if the muscles get bigger.
Vacuums are essential for that classic aesthetic look. Do them first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. 3 holds for 30 seconds each. It makes a massive difference in midsection control.
Vacuums are essential for that classic aesthetic look. Do them first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. 3 holds for 30 seconds each. It makes a massive difference in midsection control.
Totally agree with Dave. Also, don't forget heavy compound lifts. Squats and deadlifts won't build "pop" in the abs alone, but they provide the foundation for that core strength.
Totally agree with Dave. Also, don't forget heavy compound lifts. Squats and deadlifts won't build "pop" in the abs alone, but they provide the foundation for that core strength.
Unpopular opinion: Most people skip the obliques because they're afraid of a "wide waist," but some heavy woodchoppers actually frame the six-pack properly.
Unpopular opinion: Most people skip the obliques because they're afraid of a "wide waist," but some heavy woodchoppers actually frame the six-pack properly.
I'm with you on that. Obliques are part of the package. I stick to Pallof presses though—less rotational shearing on the spine but still torches the sides.
I'm with you on that. Obliques are part of the package. I stick to Pallof presses though—less rotational shearing on the spine but still torches the sides.
Pallof presses? Never heard of those, I'll have to look them up on YouTube. Do they help with the "deep" look or just stability?
Pallof presses? Never heard of those, I'll have to look them up on YouTube. Do they help with the 'deep' look or just stability?
Mostly stability, but stability allows you to go heavier on things like the standing cable crunch. It all adds up.
Mostly stability, but stability allows you to go heavier on things like the standing cable crunch. It all adds up.
Just a quick one—does anyone find that their hip flexors take over during leg raises? I feel it more in my thighs than my stomach half the time.
Just a quick one—does anyone find that their hip flexors take over during leg raises? I feel it more in my thighs than my stomach half the time.
@NorthernLass you need to focus on curling your pelvis toward your belly button. If you just lift your legs, it's all hip flexors. Think about 'rounding' your lower back.
@NorthernLass you need to focus on curling your pelvis toward your belly button. If you just lift your legs, it's all hip flexors. Think about "rounding" your lower back.
Exactly. It's a 'trunk flexion' movement, not a 'leg' movement. Same with cable crunches—don't sit back on your heels, keep the hips high and curl the spine.