I love people. I truly do. Ask any and all those in my life of this fact and it will be a unanimous view. But when it comes down to finding that hidden gem of data to get a six pack, I sometimes stop for a second, look them in the eye and ask this one question [*SCO]'Do you really wish to have a 6 pack?' appears like a plain answer, but I should tell you this, it's a ton of hard work, dedication and a constant drive of determination. I like to support what I call a bit of'fun weight' to where you've got the ability to flex forwards and backwards between a ripped torso and a somewhat soft look which has the background of late night grubbin and weekend foolishness. But to each his own and if that answer to my socially implicated question is still indeed a yes, well goodness gracious I'd better shoot you down the right trail. With that having been said, below you'll find my favorite of all favorites six Pack Exercise. This workout movement will undoubtedly help to build the intestinal muscles and at last fortify your core as a whole. Do not get too thrilled now, you'll still need to lose that nice little grab bag of body fat that you've put so many hours of beer drinking and pizza inhaling time into. Otherwise, your difficult work will forever hide underneath the surface and remain a secret that you and only you will know exists.
The Exercise - Hanging Leg Raises w/ the Valeo Ab Straps
straight off I would like to break down the style of my abdominal workout. I like to choose three of my favorite exercises which will allow me to focus on the higher region of my abs, the lowers, and the obliques. I do a superset of the three exercises for a total of 1 set and I repeat this 3 times. As with any other muscle grouping being worked, the rep range must fall in accordance with other movements of approximately 8-15 depending on the exercise movement. One key factor focus I always stress is the tenet of a controlled negative with a two second pause at the contraction portion of the movement. Make sure you exhale completely as you hold this two second pause. With the rep range falling between 8-15, you'll very likely must do weighted abdominal exercises as well .
The Ab workout will breakdown like this :
three Exercises ( one upper, 1 lower, one oblique )
Example Exercises
* Weighted Swiss Ball Crunch
* Hanging Leg Raises
* Oblique cable crunch
to review, you'll want to superset the 3 exercises for three sets. Always focusing on a 2 2nd hold at the contraction portion of the exercise. Make sure to give yourself a rest period between each superset. And that's it. Do this 1-2 times each week just as any other muscle grouping, and you are all set.
Hanging Leg Raises
Ok. Now that we've gone over the fundamentals of the final abdominal routine, let's target only one of the core exercise movements that I totally love. I've used the Valeo Ab Straps for well over 6 years now and I could continue to believe in them. If the Ab straps just do not fit into your budget, or maybe if you forget them at home, you can always use your Lifting Straps ( comprehensive essential for back training day BTW ) as a secondary means to do the same task. Not really as comfortable and fluid a motion, but it'll still get the job done. Anyway, let's dig into the movement and talk about some of the points to consider while you're executing the exercise. But first, have a look below to get a visible at what we're talking about
[Hanging Leg Raises]
a look at the straps in action
now that you have a visual, let's debate some key basics to think about while performing this exercise. You will want to start by performing the exercise as it is being shown on the left here. You'll bend your knees and lift up your legs towards your chest. As you bring your knees to your chest, ensure you exhale all the oxygen from your lungs. This can guarantee a full contraction of the abdominal muscles. The exercise itself will cause your body to sway from front to back. This will compel you to use your stabilizer muscles to keep from swaying ( another positive from the exercise ). Do a set of 8-12 reps, depending on how many you can execute and then continue on with your superset. After you feel you're blazing thru the reps without much strain, you can bump up the power by doing these with straight legs. You will be emailing me in a fit of painful fury But hey, a little difficult work never hurt anyone.
And there you have it. My favourite of all favorites 6 Pack Exercise. Get some Ab Straps and go to the town. You will adore em I promise!
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