ATHLEAN-X™ 40 Rep Ab Workout (HARD CORE!!)

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Everyone knows that they need to do ab workouts if they want to get their abs to show, but what kind of ab workout is best? In this video, I show you how one often overlooked type of ab training is going to help you to complete your core development by addressing the primary function of the ab muscles, stability. Core stability is something that will not be trained when you are moving your spine. You must include ab exercises in your ab workouts that prevent your spine from moving.

This plate drag combo is going to challenge your core stability in four directions. I call it the north, south, east, west workout as you will move your arms in each of those directions in the course of this workout. It’s not going to take you long however. You are going to perform just 40 reps (10 in each direction) but I can promise you that it won’t be easy.

This ab workout is going to be a hard core challenge as you will want to use the heaviest plate you can handle. I use a 45 pound plate to do this and can feel every bit of it. Start with the plate on your right side and push it away from your body as you maintain a plank position with knees off the ground throughout. Once at arms length, immediately pull the plate back to you and repeat for 10 reps. Don’t forget to include the other arm as well.

At this point, the ab workout is just getting interesting. You want to further challenge your abs ability to prevent rotation by doing the east/west portion of the workout. Start with the plate on your left side and reach across with your right hand. It is ok to place your fingers on your right hand in the hole of the plate in order to give you the leverage you need to pull the plate to the right. As soon as you have it on your right side push it back to the left and repeat for the 10 reps. Again, don’t forget to do this on the opposite side as well.

Remember, ab workouts far too often fall victim to the crunches-only mistake. You not only have to include many ab exercises other than crunches but you must understand the primary function of the abs in the first place. These muscles are meant to protect your spine and in doing so, keep it stationary and stable. If you only train your abs through spinal motion then you will never have a completely developed core that is capable of functionally protecting your back against injury.

This video is just one example workout of how to do this. We have over 115 core and ab exercises in the ATHLEAN-X Training System at http://athleanx.com that is designed to keep your abs strong and your six pack visible year round. When combined with the ultra effective X-Factor Meal Plans provided in the program, you will find it easier than ever to get your six pack and keep it.

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40 Rep Ab Workout (HARD CORE!!)
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