Abs and Bulking

[Skarh]

Alright so how much do you guys do for abs when your on a bulkin cycle?

 

[Protobuilder]

Heavy compound lifts bring the core into play quite a bit so I get some work that way. I also like to do about 3 sets of hanging knee raises (weighted) or needsize abs (weighted) about 2-3 times a week. I don’t always do that though, but I should. I’ll also occasionally throw in some front & side bridging/supports.

 

[Quadsweeps Sister]

I liked protobuilder's response regarding training the abs and how much they come into play when already performing max lifts or compound movements; but I can't quite figure out your question.

Are you asking if you are eating a lot of food and lifting heavy, should you still be training your abs or how much should you train your abs because you are eating more and still want to see them...I could go on asking questions, but maybe you could tell us what you meant?

 

[perp69]

How do you add weight to leg raises? I have been wondering about how to go about doing it.

Perp

 

[fortunatesun]

How do you add weight to leg raises? I have been wondering about how to go about doing it.

Perp

Bring your legs as far above parallel as you can get them. I don't know if there's a special name for them, but using the overhead bar you can bring them up to the jacknife position.

 

[Anthrax Invasion]

Adding weight? Ankle weights or dumbbell between ankles.

Dragonflags and front levers are fun.

 

[Protobuilder]

I've got a cheap kid-size belt (like $7) from WalMart that I bought for that purpose. Wrap it around your ankles and through the center of the weight plates, fasten it, and you're good to go.

 

[Skarh]

Lol yeah sorry what i meant was should you still train abs alot with a bulking cycle, because of compound lifts


Thanks for the responses though this is all good stuff

 

[zaxxon1982]

Lol yeah sorry what i meant was should you still train abs alot with a bulking cycle, because of compound lifts


Thanks for the responses though this is all good stuff

The only ab-specific work I do while bulking is isometric support work. Things like planks, medicine ball pushups, overhead squats, etc. My priority while bulking is to have reliable isometric functionality in the core to prevent injury and keep the chain strong so I can push the big lifts to new heights.