Correct way to do Ab routine?

[Max123456]

Hello im having a hard time determining what the proper way to work the abs is. Lets say i have 4 exercises in mind, do i cycle through and do one set of each and rest at the end, or do one by one with rest in between each set?

Thanks,
Max

[winjones]

Compound lifts (squad, deadlift, ect.) really work abs. They should be the #1 weapon in your arsenal.

I personally do direct ab work 1-2 times a week... but only a little bit (like one or 2 weighted exercises).

But to each his own!

Remember 6-pack abs are built in the kitchen...

EDIT: I would work out abs like i would any muscle... one set than rest for 30-60 seconds and keep moving through your workout

[Max123456]

Compound lifts (squad, deadlift, ect.) really work abs. They should be the #1 weapon in your arsenal.

I personally do direct ab work 1-2 times a week... but only a little bit (like one or 2 weighted exercises).

But to each his own!

Remember 6-pack abs are built in the kitchen...

EDIT: I would work out abs like i would any muscle... one set than rest for 30-60 seconds and keep moving through your workout

So for example if i want to do 3 sets of leg lifts, do one set, rest, then set 2, rest, set 3 rest, then move on to the second exercise?

[grumble1]

Well, the cycle thing is called circuit training, and the stick with one then move on one is just regular set-rep training. Personally, I like set-rep training over circuit training, but it's personal preference for an ab workout.

[artlove]

I work my abs like all my other muscles, with rest between sets. I also like to change the exercises from workout to workout to make things more interesting.
It's true that abs are worked in the kitchen but I like to give them a little push!