If you're talking actual abdominal strength - Squats and Deadlifts. Isolation wise, again where strength is concerned, things like isometric holds, leg raises, situps. Having actual "shredded abs" is a combination of having a lower bodyfat percentage and getting lucky with that distribution of bodyfat.
Last edited by lou t; 11-07-2015 at 07:08 AM.
The Ab Wheel is King
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Crackheads often have visible abs.
For a novice? Heavy barbell work that gets progressively heavier each time you train.
For an early intermediate? Heavy barbell work that gets progressively heavier weekly along with eating your bodyweight in protein per day and enough carbs + fat to maintain a bodyfat less than 15-17%. I might, might start working in a few sets of ab wheel, planks, or L sit/tuck holds 2x/wk.
For a late intermediate? eating your bodyweight in protein per day and enough carbs + fat to maintain a bodyfat less than 15-17% (or leaner if you're getting really competitive/are physique oriented/are <220lbs). I would also do ab wheel, planks, L sit/tuck/V sit/gymnastic variants 2-3x/wk