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Working in ab workouts
Posted on 9/26/18 at 8:41 am
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 on 9/26/18 at 9:14 am to OleWarSkuleAlum
Right I do those, but is that enough of a core workout or should I throw in extra abs?
Posted on 9/26/18 at 9:29 am to Theboot32
After. We normally do massive amounts of V-ups, gymnastic crunches, planks, dragonflies etc.
Posted on 9/26/18 at 10:08 am to Theboot32
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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 on 9/26/18 at 10:26 am to Theboot32
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 on 9/26/18 at 10:48 am to Theboot32
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
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 on 9/26/18 at 6:24 pm to lsu777
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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