Hard Core Workout // No Pun Intended
I know we're headed into fall and winter - however that's no reason to start slacking on the washboard abs. Just because you won't be religiously spending your weekends at the pool or on the lake anymore doesn't mean that you get to start ignoring these muscles! Get busy!
Cable Crunch – 30 seconds
15 seconds of rest
Side Bends – 30 seconds
15 seconds of rest
Crunches – 3 sets of 15
Reverse Crunch Curl – 3 sets of 15
3 rounds
Your core is compiled of 4 different parts; Rectus Abdominus, Oblique, Intercostals, and Serratus. It’s imperative to work each of these muscles in order to achieve a solid core. The following exercises will target each of these areas so you can start seeing some washboard abs!
Rectus Abdominus:
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Location:
Covers the area from sternum all the way down to the pelvis bone.
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Exercises:
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Oblique:
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Location:
Side of the waist.
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Exercises:
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Intercostals:
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Location:
Between the side of the rib cage. It comes into play when you flex the torso and twist from side to side.
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Exercise:
Serratus:
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Location:
Between front abs and lats.
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Exercises:
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*Keep in mind that your diet and cardio will need to be in check in order for you to see abs.
Your core muscles repair quicker that the rest of your muscles allowing you to work them daily without muscle deterioration.