Ryan's Ab Workout #1

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Skill Level
Intermediate
Duration
Single Workout
Added By
ryan
Added
6/5/2009
Target Area(s)
Abs, Obliques
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Description
I like to switch up my ab routines to avoid getting mentally tired of it, but the majority of my routines focus around decline weighted crunches. Lots of people get into lots of crazy squirming around on the floor, but I've found better progress in treating the abs like any other muscle and giving them a weighted resistance workout.

Some people might disagree with this ab routine but it works very well for me. I do it about every 6 days. My abs are usually very sore the next day. A lot of it depends on intensity, form, and how much weight you use. Be sure not to use to much weight for the decline ab crunches - that can be dangerous.

One big thing to remember about abs is that a crunch will help your abs way more than a sit up. Try to bring your chin to your groin, not up to your knees. (note: you can't actually bring your chin to your groin unless your specially jointed).

Weighted Decline Bench Crunch
Sets: 5

Notes: Perform 5 sets of the same weight when starting this routine. People have different ways that they like to increase weight. I suggest keeping the weight very light if you're a beginner.

Don't ever go too heavy with this because you could injure your back.

Here's an example of what I like to do:

Set #1: 10 lbs.
Set #2: 15 lbs.
Set #3: 20 lbs.
Set #4: 25 lbs.
Set #5: 10 lbs.
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Machine Side Crunch
Sets: 5 / Reps: 21, 18, 14, 10, 6

Notes: This is great for working the obliques and also works your abs a way that they're not used to being worked with regular crunches.

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Hanging Reverse Crunch
Sets: 4

Notes: Make sure you do an ab crunch, not a hip raise. Make sure your abs are curling and your lower back should lift away from the back padding.

I don't like doing these so I usually skimp it down to only 3 or 4 sets.
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jbaby jbaby
July 30, 2009
3:19 PM
I am told that my posture for the decline bench crunch needs improvement, do you have a tip for me or a video I can see

 
oeboe oeboe August 30, 2009  5:29 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMiNkfmKpXU

 
jbaby jbaby September 23, 2009  3:15 PM
Thank you. This video has helped me with my posture a great deal.

JenCassetty JenCassetty
June 11, 2009
12:11 PM
i like to do mountain climbers. plus it makes my butt look good.

 
ryan ryan June 12, 2009  3:25 AM
Ah, we have to get mountain climbers listed.. Butts are important. I'll have to post a butt workout soon too.


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