The normal ab workouts out there are worn out and often quite ineffective. If your ab workout consist of crunches, sit-ups, and leg lifts then beware. Intense metabolism-boosting routines are my ab workout of choice. I am all about better options for my readers. Tri-sets (3 exercise routines) get fabulous results without directly working on the abs.
This tri-set consist of these 3 key exercises.
* Renegade Form Dumbell Rows
* Front Squats with Barbell
* Floor Style Mountain Climbers
Start out with 3 to 4 sets of the rows and squats. Do 8 reps each set. If 8 reps is to hard for you be sure to drop the amount of weight you are using. Do the mountain climbers for about 30 seconds.
Renegade Style Dumbbell Rows: Start off in the pushup position. Your hands on dumbbells. Row one side up and then back down. Switch arms each time. As your the core of your abs struggles to balance your body you are getting a killer ab workout.
Barbell Front Squats: Using a barbell rack will help with this exercise. Walk up to the barbell and place it on your front shoulders. Keeping your upper arms parallel to the floor cross your arms. Lower your body down to a thigh parallel position and return to a standing position. Repeat until the set is complete. You will be building your legs and abs at the same time. What's happening here is the abs are working to balance the shift in weight. Injury will happen if done improperly so be cautious of your form.
Mountain Climbers On Floor: This is a great conditioning exercise that increases core strength and endurance. Start in a push-up position (arms lined up with the chest, legs extended out). Keep the stomach muscles contracted throughout the range of motion while the head is in line with the body. Start by bringing the right knee to the chest and back to starting position. Alternate quickly to the left leg and continue this movement for a set amount of time. Just think of yourself as climbing a mountain except your on the floor.
When done right this is sure to be one of the top ab workouts of your life. Keep the burn going. That means socialize once you have finished your workout. Thirty seconds is all you should rest between sets and no more than two minutes between tri-sets. The six pack abs of your dreams are not that far off. Just remember indirect exercises are much more effective at burning off that ugly ab fat.
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