Lean bulking...do I need ab exercises?

[hcuraB]

I skipped my ab exercise because I got so bored. I don’t feel anything unless I go for 15-20 reps. And I get bored by the time I reach that number.

I do sit-ups while holding a 6lbs bag.

I want to know if I can just stop doing abs. I do:
squats: 245lbs 3 x 5
Front squats: 195 3 x 8
Romanian deadlift: 175 3 x 8

I weigh 145. I don’t feel my abs while doing these compound lifts either. I mainly feel it in my glutes, quads/hamstrings. Never abs.

What do you recommend me do?

[air2fakie]

I skipped my ab exercise because I got so bored. I don’t feel anything unless I go for 15-20 reps. And I get bored by the time I reach that number.

I do sit-ups while holding a 6lbs bag.

... I don’t feel my abs while doing these compound lifts either. I mainly feel it in my glutes, quads/hamstrings. Never abs.

What do you recommend me do?

If you don't feel you get a core workout at all from your regular workout, you should prob do at least one ab exercise.

Maybe try a more challenging exercise, like weighted hanging leg raises or cable crunches.

Or get a bag that weighs more than 6 lbs.

[BenMcLeodNZ]

Grab a 20lb plate.