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TrainingVideos

Tip: The Sicilian Crunch

Abs respond better to heavy weights because of their muscle fiber makeup. Here's one way to nail those fast-twitch fibers.

by John Paul Catanzaro | July 16, 2018June 14, 2022
July 3
Training

Tip: A Crazy Exercise That Actually Works

Some exercises are goofy looking and don't work very well. But some goofy-looking exercises are very effective. This is one of them.
Abs, Shoulders, Tips, Training
Joel Seedman, PhD July 3
July 2
Training

Tip: A Strange Way to Build a Rock-Solid Core

It looks like an overhead press, but it's really one of the most brutal core exercises you can do. Check it out.
Abs, Overhead Press, Shoulders, Tips, Training
Tom Morrison July 2
July 1
Training

Tip: Cable Plank Press

If you can hold a plank for longer than 10 seconds, you've outgrown the exercise. Progress it with this resisted variation.
Abs, Exercise Coaching, Tips
Kelvin King, Jr July 1
June 26
Training

Tip: Dumbbell Turkish Get-Up

Get-ups are great for improving stability, core strength, and mobility, and you don't have to have a kettlebell to do them.
Abs, Challenge Training, Exercise Coaching, Tips
Calvin Huynh June 26
Training

Tip: The Crunch: Safe or Dangerous?

There's a lot of misinformation out there about the good ol' ab crunch. Here's the truth, backed by science.
Abs, Tips, Training
Nick Tumminello June 26
Training

Tip: The Toughest Loaded Carry

Build your core strength and boost your squat, deadlift, and bench performances with this unusual exercise.
Abs, Metcon, Powerlifting & Strength, Tips, Training
Christian Thibaudeau June 26
June 25
Training

Tip: Hanging Leg Raise (Modified)

In this big/tall guy version of the leg raise, use bent elbows, tuck the knees, and lever from the shoulder joint.
Abs, Exercise Coaching, Tips
Lee Boyce June 25
June 24
Training

Tip: Straight-Leg Bridges

Brace the trunk, engage the glutes and hams, and hit full hip extension on each raise.
Abs, Exercise Coaching, Metabolic Conditioning, Tips
Lee Boyce June 24
June 20
Training

Tip: Stability Ball Cable Rotation

Here the stability ball acts as a cam, providing constant, equal tension. Try this instead of cable chops for core work.
Abs, Exercise Coaching, Tips
Kurt Weber June 20
June 19
Training

Tip: Heavy Renegade Row

Test your strength and stability by trying these with bodyweight. Example: A 200 pound man should be able to use a 100 pound dumbbell in each hand.
Abs, Back, Exercise Coaching, Tips
Joel Seedman, PhD June 19
June 12
Training

Not Dangerous! 4 Falsely Accused Exercises

We bet you've heard that these exercises are bad. Here's the truth, backed by science.
Abs, Athletic Performance, Bodybuilding, Training
Nick Tumminello June 12
June 11
Training

Tip: The Misinterpreted Ab Training Study

With all the talk these days about having a strong core, why do many lifters still have weak-ass abs? Here's part of the cause.
Abs, Tips, Training
Chris Shugart June 11
June 2
Training

Tip: A Core Exercise to Boost Your Bench Press

Try this before your next bench session to lift heavier and stay safer.
Abs, Bench Press, Tips, Training
Chris Diamantakos June 2
May 14
Training

Tip: Reverse Crunch, Correct Form

Using a tight, controlled range of motion (reducing any leg kicking) forces your abs to do more work.
Abs, Exercise Coaching, Tips
Nick Tumminello May 14
May 13
Training

Tip: Hanging Leg Raise, Proper Form

For this exercise, a short range of motion is superior. If you knees/legs go too far down, it just becomes a hip flexor exercise.
Abs, Exercise Coaching, Tips
Nick Tumminello May 13
May 12
Training

Tip: Cable Side Bend

People do this exercise with a dumbbell, but you'll get better results with an angled low cable.
Abs, Exercise Coaching, Tips
Nick Tumminello May 12
May 5
Training

Tip: The Oblique Builder

A strong core takes more than just ab training. Give this exercise a shot.
Abs, Tips, Training
Drew Murphy May 5
April 27
Training

Tip: Dumbbell Pull-Across Plank

Crank up your plank with this tough variation.
Abs, Exercise Coaching, Tips
Mike Sheridan April 27
April 16
Training

Tip: Band Resisted Jackknife

Want a really strong core? Add this tough ab exercise to your program.
Abs, Exercise Coaching, Tips
Mike Robertson April 16
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