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Working in ab workouts

Posted on 9/26/18 at 8:41 am
Posted by Theboot32
Mandeville/Poplarville
Member since Jan 2016
2454 posts
Posted on 9/26/18 at 8:41 am
Say you are doing a workout plan that doesn't have anything specific for abs. Do you just make time before or after and if so, what exercises do you do?
Posted by OleWarSkuleAlum
Huntsville, AL
Member since Dec 2013
10293 posts
Posted on 9/26/18 at 8:45 am to
Squats, deadlift, OHP
Posted by Theboot32
Mandeville/Poplarville
Member since Jan 2016
2454 posts
Posted on 9/26/18 at 9:14 am to
Right I do those, but is that enough of a core workout or should I throw in extra abs?
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
88520 posts
Posted on 9/26/18 at 9:29 am to
After. We normally do massive amounts of V-ups, gymnastic crunches, planks, dragonflies etc.
Posted by Rep520
Member since Mar 2018
10476 posts
Posted on 9/26/18 at 10:08 am to
quote:

Right I do those, but is that enough of a core workout or should I throw in extra abs?


Depends on your goals. For day to day life, those are fine.

To intentionally bring your core strength up, you may need a more targeted approach.

Easy way is do super/giant sets and include a simple ab/core variation after your regular work. It will add less total time and increase your cardio and work capacity. Something like planks or hollow rocks can be done anywhere, so you don't need any extra equipment.
Posted by NotoriousFSU
Atlanta, GA
Member since Oct 2008
12730 posts
Posted on 9/26/18 at 10:26 am to
I'll add some core resistance in lifts that naturally require you to engage your core, but other than that I'll do some planks every once in a while when I skip rope. Do you do any yoga or body stabilization exercise?
This post was edited on 9/26/18 at 10:28 am
Posted by lsu777
Lake Charles
Member since Jan 2004
39254 posts
Posted on 9/26/18 at 10:48 am to
after each workout

day A-
3 super sets of
ab rollout
hollow body hold

Day B-
3 super sets of
hanging leg raises or L-sits on parrallettes
arch body holds

Posted by tenderfoot tigah
Red Stick
Member since Sep 2004
11671 posts
Posted on 9/26/18 at 6:24 pm to
I tend to do abs twice a week. A strong core helps out everything else. Not to mention it looks great.
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