Abs training

[scotty51312]

Ab training has been so commercialized that everyone thinks that focused ab training with give them rock hard 6 packs. The truth is, you work your abs so often in so many other ways. Squats, deads, pull ups, all require you to engage your abs. If you feel your core is weak then dedicate specific workouts to abs. My workout partner who competes might train abs specifically every other week. I personally make abs a part of my cardio/plyometric day.

[Docd187123]

Ab training has been so commercialized that everyone thinks that focused ab training with give them rock hard 6 packs. The truth is, you work your abs so often in so many other ways. Squats, deads, pull ups, all require you to engage your abs. If you feel your core is weak then dedicate specific workouts to abs. My workout partner who competes might train abs specifically every other week. I personally make abs a part of my cardio/plyometric day.

Agreed. I think almost all compound lifts will work your abs even if it's just isometrically. I'm not out searching for a 6pack personally but I do one thing for abs and low back/spinal erectors each training day with is Tu, Th, Sat. Whether it's weighted incline sit-ups, leg raises, ab wheel, band work, etc. My goal is to strengthen them to be able to squat, dead, and press more.