Here’s a unique metabolism boosting full body ab workout that doesn’t contain your typical boring ab exercises thus building rock hard abs & core.
by Mike Geary – Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer
Author of best-seller: The Truth about Six Pack Abs
Instead of the typical ab routines that we see so often with crunches, situps, leg lifts, etc…
I like to give my readers better options for metabolism-boosting high intensity workouts that work their entire body while also working their abs… thus building rock hard abs & core, but also creating a much better fat-burning workout than a typical ab workout.
I’m going to show you an example today of one of my favorite “ab workouts” that doesn’t include any direct “ab exercises” at all.
This is actually a full body workout that works your abs pretty hard indirectly, and stimulates a good metabolism boost!
It’s in a tri-set format (similar to a super-set but alternating between 3 exercises instead of 2).
Here goes:
1a. Renegade Dumbbell Rows
1b. Front Squats with Barbell
1c. Mountain Climbers on Floor
A good rep scheme to use with this could be 3-4 sets of 8 reps for each exercise, or more sets for less reps, such as 5 sets of 5 reps of each exercise.
Mountain climbers can be done for a time interval (such as 30 seconds) instead of “reps.”
After finishing each exercise, try to move to the next exercise with very minimal rest (no more than 15-20 seconds).
Rest about 1-2 minutes after completing each “tri-set” before repeating the sequence.
This will give you one of the best ab workouts you’ve ever had without even doing any direct ab exercises…. and with a LOT more fat-burning metabolic effect compared to standard ab exercises…
You’ll see what I mean after you try it! This can be used as a stand-alone workout (as it can be very intense if you use challenging weights), or you can incorporate it as a portion of your full body workout.
Renegade Dumbbell Rows
Renegade dumbbell rows are done starting in a pushup position with the hands on 2 dumbbells.
You then row one dumbbell up while stabilizing your body with the other arm. Bring the dumbbell back to the ground and alternate the rowing arm while stabilizing with the opposite arm.
This stabilizing effect during the rows creates incredible work for your entire midsection core area. Trust me… you’ll feel it in the abs!
Front squats
Front squats are done similar to back squats, however with the barbell in front of your body on the front of your shoulders instead of resting on the upper back as in back squats.
You stabilize the barbell on your shoulders by crossing your arms and pushing your fists into the bar against your shoulders while keeping your elbows out in front of the body.
This takes a little practice at first, so you will want to seek a professional trainer at your gym to help you with the form.
Front squats require extreme stabilization strength from the abs due to the barbell weight being shifted to the front of the body instead of the back.
Even though this is mostly a leg exercise, you’ll feel this one in the abs big time!
Any time I do front squats after not having done them for a while, I get a really deep soreness in my abs the next day.
Mountain climbers
Mountain climbers are done by starting in a pushup position and then shuffling your feet in and out so that your knees are moving in under your chest and then back out to starting position.
It sort of resembles climbing a mountain but flat on the floor.
If you want an advanced version, you can also shuffle your hands 8-10 inches forward and backward in addition to the leg movements.
This really makes it a full body exercise and MUCH more difficult than standard mountain climbers.
Conclusion
While training abs takes a little time and dedication there are other indirect ways to help you get those ripped six packs abs.
Direct ab training is great, but I wanted to figure out other ways to getting lean and ripped WITHOUT having to spend money on expensive gym memberships or fancy fitness gadgets
The truth is, the older you get the more challenging and busy life can become. Can you get an effective workout without leaving your house and still get lean and ripped?
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What’s Next?
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