AB training on 5/3/1?

[BigEasy24]

So ive been running 5/3/1 for a few years but have stayed true to the big 4 strength movements and Boring But Big accessory movements. My question is I think my midsection is holding me back on strength transference, but how do I incorporate AB work without it causing issues on the 4 main movements?

[bulldog9899]

Here’s a few i like … pick one and treat it like a assesory.

[ChickenLittle]

In the Hardgainer program he has any abdominal exercise listed two days a week.

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[bulldog9899]

@BigEasy24

I think my midsection is holding me back on strength

I want to add…make sure your bracing properly.

[T3hPwnisher]

@BigEasy24

but how do I incorporate AB work without it causing issues on the 4 main movements?

If including ab training causes issues with your big 4 movements, you’re in such bad shape that you NEED to do these ab workouts no matter what.

I do a lot of ab wheel work. I’ll do hanging leg raises sometime too.

[BigEasy24]

i do believe some direct AB work would improve my bracing and keep from collapsing on my squats as much. Just hate AB work and wanted ideals besides the typical answers

Thanks man