I have neglected my abs as usually I train them via squat/DL but I can't do any lifts that involve weighted knee flexion due to a meniscal cartilage tear.
What can I do to build up my abs? My lower back/hip flexors are paying the price. I'm looking for something that will make them strong as hell, I don't care too much about size although that would be a bonus.
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11-08-2012, 03:33 AM #1Registered User
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What are some brutal ab exercises?
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11-08-2012, 03:46 AM #2All natural.
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Cable Crunches
Bicycle Crunches
Swiss Ball Crunches
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11-08-2012, 05:03 AM #3Futurama Fanboy
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my ab exercises of choice...not that mine are prime example of desired abs or anything, but they are very effective especially after having completed my lower body days.Originally Posted by carnage1985
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11-08-2012, 07:07 AM #4My pronouns are bro/brah
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For me its the ab roller and hanging leg raises. After a good squat session is when I feel them the most though.
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11-08-2012, 07:11 AM #5Registered User
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Floor sweepers are pretty rough...
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11-08-2012, 11:50 PM #6Registered User
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All of the above is pefect. Hanging leg raises are a killer, also don't forget to include Oblique exercises. Also try and include Deadlifts IMO it really tightens your core.
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11-08-2012, 11:53 PM #7Banned
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Windshield wipers if you can do them otherwise ab twist with weight and ab roller can be pretty rough.
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11-09-2012, 08:18 AM #8Prepare Perform Prevail
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I stick to heavy machine crunches, various cable twists, weighted swiss ball crunches, and DB or KB side bends.
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11-09-2012, 10:27 AM #9Registered User
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A couple I always get a good ab workout with is:
Cable crunches
Hanging leg raises
Leaning back broom stick twistsIt's time to get NASTY!
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11-09-2012, 10:30 AM #10πολυμαθής ก้้้้้้้้้้้
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11-09-2012, 10:31 AM #11Who shot ya?
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weighted planks = king. Get two benches, the dip belt, and a 25lbs plate and go to town.
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11-09-2012, 02:11 PM #12Registered User
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ThisOriginally Posted by ThundaHorz
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11-09-2012, 02:21 PM #13Registered User
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All in all, great ideas guys. I will have to explore them all.
Are there any holds you can do while just standing up and going about your business during the day? I practise glute activation by just squeezing as hard as I can when I'm just standing waiting for something and it's working wonders but I can't quite get the feel of this for the abs.Perfect 2 Min Shave W/ Just Water - forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149862193
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