Need a good ab workout

[lucidblue]

I'm looking for a good ab workout. I've been working out for about 2 years now, but just really starting to get more into it. The trainer at my gym suggested some core exercises and just some crunches using the exercise ball. I need something more challenging than this.

 

[MsBeverlyHills]

Weighted crunches (regular), reverse crunches, decline crunches, side to side bicylce crunches, hanging leg raises.. the best for abs-- Roman Chair

oh yeah-- I forgot ILs Tornado Ball... LOL!

 

[lucidblue]

Thanks. I'll give this is try... I need a challenge!

 

[The Shadow]

Giant set:

3 stage crunches(up, up, up down)
Bicyle with upper body moving
leg scissors
regular crunches
legs to left crunches
legs to right crunches

......each exercise for 30 seconds - biuild to a minute

 

[The Shadow]

be sure to train lumbars set/set with abs

 

[spatts]

I'm looking for a good ab workout. I've been working out for about 2 years now, but just really starting to get more into it. The trainer at my gym suggested some core exercises and just some crunches using the exercise ball. I need something more challenging than this.

Are you looking for core strength? What's the goal?

 

[msboss]

What I do is work the weakest section of abs first which is usually lower, then obliques and then the middle/upper with all the various exercises already listed here. Briefly stretch afterwards too. Oh the days when I had Abs . I had a six pack now I have a Keg ( baby on the way )

msboss

 

[PBR]

Remember something about ABS...they are made up of the same muscle tissue as all the other muscles, so in order for them to become strong and bigger ( six-pac-like) you have to train with resistance.....weights are a great way to acheive this, and take alot less time than doing 1000 sit-ups..

 

[lucidblue]

Remember something about ABS...they are made up of the same muscle tissue as all the other muscles, so in order for them to become strong and bigger ( six-pac-like) you have to train with resistance.....weights are a great way to acheive this, and take alot less time than doing 1000 sit-ups..

Do you have a certain program you would recommend with weight?

Thanks to you everyone for the advice. I've been trying everyone's ideas on different days to see what works best for me!

 

[lucidblue]

Remember something about ABS...they are made up of the same muscle tissue as all the other muscles, so in order for them to become strong and bigger ( six-pac-like) you have to train with resistance.....weights are a great way to acheive this, and take alot less time than doing 1000 sit-ups..

Do you have a certain program you would recommend with weight?

Thanks to you everyone for the advice. I've been trying everyone's ideas on different days to see what works best for me!