Best for Abs??

[ajmakries]

Hi, I was wondering what routines people had for abs. I know a good diet is the key, got that. But looking for training regime that's been successful for others. Thanks ahead of time!

[SJB]

Hi, I was wondering what routines people had for abs. I know a good diet is the key, got that. But looking for training regime that's been successful for others. Thanks ahead of time!

Eat less.

[Gerhard]

Hi, I was wondering what routines people had for abs. I know a good diet is the key, got that. But looking for training regime that's been successful for others. Thanks ahead of time!

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.

[lou t]

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.

Correct^

Planks work more core muscle. Ive done weighted incline situps. If you back can't handle those, do planks.
If your looking to see abs, your bf will need to be around 6%. Bbing is about paper thin skin.

[Meshuggah]

The Ab Wheel is King

[lou t]

The Ab Wheel is King

yup....have you used the wheel from a standing position?

I forgot to mention....superman pushups are the test for strong core. if you can do 20 reps your doing pretty good

[iamsmuts]

chemo

[Mugaaz]

Good lighting and photoshop.

[amsgator]

Crackheads often have visible abs.

[Jordan Feigenbaum]

Hi, I was wondering what routines people had for abs. I know a good diet is the key, got that. But looking for training regime that's been successful for others. Thanks ahead of time!

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