Adding Mass to Abs - exercises?

[Spencer444]

Can anyone recommend any additional exercises that build mass in abs? I already do a lot of oly-lifts that build stability (i.e. squat, overhead press, overhead squat, etc...) and a couple of weighted ab exercises:

1) weighted situps
2) knees to elbows on pullup bar
3) medicine ball twisting crunches

Not looking to "tone" the abs or get a six pack, thats more diet, cardio, and high reps, but looking more to add mass and look thick in the midsection...any recommendations?

[notskinny425]

I cant think of the name right now, but its the exercise where you are on your knees in front of the cables. You grip the rope above your head and pull down towards the floor. They almost look like your praying.

I found the name, Abdominal Cable Crunches. Hope that helps.

[j_con89]

cable crunches

[orcuttman]

Originally Posted by notskinny425

I cant think of the name right now, but its the exercise where you are on your knees in front of the cables. You grip the rope above your head and pull down towards the floor. They almost look like your praying.

I found the name, Abdominal Cable Crunches. Hope that helps.

Thats probably the best mass gainer for your abs right there.
Also for the 'thick' midsection look your going for, you might wanna do some heavy oblique training.

[Heavy_Beats]

A good assistance exercise is hanging leg raises.

http://www.dragondoor.com/articler/mode3/329/

[FARTMAN]

To get your abs thicker, use heavy set/low rep ab training. This will develop deeper grooves in your ab muscles. More ab workout tips here http://www.best-abs-exercises.com/how-to-get-abs.html


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