[quote]ryanbCXG wrote:
I like to do a superset or Tri set for 4 rounds. 2-3 un weighted 1 weighted. And do these 3-4 times a week during morning cardio. [/quote]
That is actually a very smart advice. I personally always had my best abs progression (actually I had to stop training abs, they are almost too thick!) by doing blitzes of 4-6 weeks where I train abs very often (sometimes every day) using 1 heavy movement for 6-8 reps (still focusing on form) and 1 or 2 unweighted movements done slowly for 10-12 reps focusing on peak contraction.
I have attached a picture of an IFBB pro I work with … as you can see his ab thickness stands out. In fact we had to stop using loaded abs work because they were actually getting too thick.[/quote]
Thought you posted a selfie for a minute, lol[/quote]
Yeah, we kinda look alike, especially when he is not in contest shape with the gaunt face.[/quote]
In all honesty when I saw the pic I thought, “Damn CT’s dad is jacked as fuck too!”
Not to say the guy in the picture looks old, just that the picture looks older…[/quote]
We’re the same age (35) but in contest shape some people do look older in the face.
As far as a “blitz” would go, would this be in addition to or with some reduction of volume on other body parts? In other words treating it like you might a specialization program…
Rampantbadger’s video above. Dumbbell side bends. Standing/doing everything in your everyday life with correct posture.
This may also sound kind of really obvious and stupid, but I would also focus on making sure you know how to use your abs, espsecially the lower abs. Ab movements tend to be very sensitive to small changes and you can shift the focus away from your abs very easily.
As far as a “blitz” would go, would this be in addition to or with some reduction of volume on other body parts? In other words treating it like you might a specialization program…[/quote]
To the best of my knowledge CT adds this on to the days regular workout. I’ve never seen him recommend reducing the workload elsewhere when doing an Ab Blitz
I stopped doing ab work because a lot of times I get an ab cramp after it that’s unbearable. For example, just bending over shortly after the ab workout will trigger it. When it does, it pretty much lasts for a few minutes where I’m pretty much incapacitated and unable to move or it feels like I will tear something. Anyone experienced this before or know a solution to it?