Instead of the typical ab exercise routines that we see so often with crunches, situps, leg lifts, etc… Stop doing the abs exercises that claim to be the best for six pack abs and try a better high intensity workout that workouts the whole body, not just your abs.
I am going to present a great high intensity workout you can do to get ripped abs that dont even directly point to straight up abs exercise at all. This work out it set up in a tri-set format (similar to a super set).
Here goes:
1a. Renegade Dumbbell Rows
1b. Front Squats with Barbell
1c. Mountain Climbers on Floor
You should try to do 3-4 sets of 8 reps for each of these exercises. You can also do more sets and less reps which could be as such, 5 sets of 5 reps. For mountain climbers, your sets would be time intervals (every 30 seconds).
Starting position for the renegade dumbbell is just like a pushup position. With only difference being is that you have your hands on two dumbbells. You then row one dumbbell up while stabilizing your body with the other arm. Then switch arms by bringing the dumbbell back to the ground and rowing the other one this time using your other arm to stabilize your body. It is when you are stabilizing your abdominals are being worked. Trust me… you’ll feel it in the abs!
Front squats are done similar to back squats, however with the barbell in front of your body on the front of your shoulders instead of resting on the upper back as in back squats. Set the barbell on your shoulders with your arms crossed and push your firsts into the bar against your shoulders, keeping your elbows out in front.
This is going to take a little practice to do at first. You may want to talk to a professional if you are trouble getting the set up of the form properly or if you arent sure if you are doing it correctly. The proper form is most important when doing any exercise or workout routine. As the weight shifts to the front of body, the extreme stabilization strength is going to work your abs. This is another exercise that youll be feeling in your abdominal area!
For the mountain climbers you are going to hold a starting position just like a you would a push up. The motion process begins by shuffling your feet in a manner so that your knees are moving up to your chest and then back to the pushup position. It sort of resembles climbing a mountain but flat on the floor.
These are tri-sets so after doing an exercise, rest only for about 30 seconds, and then go on to the next one immediately. Take a small 1-2 minute break in between tri-sets, then repeat it.
In spite of the fact that there are no direct abs exercises involved, this is one of the best abs exercises you can do. Do the workout and youll become believer too!
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