Advice on cut abs pls

[virgogirl]

Im not sure if this is the correct section to post in, but I am. I just started. Im one week in and it feels great. But my abs never hurt. I like to feel pain and know that they are going to have to heal and be stronger. What are the BEST abdominal excersises that i can do that have been successful for BFL people in the past? Thanks for your opinions

virgogirl

[Chris]

Truthfully, every exercise works abs as long as you get in the habit of holding them tight. Then once you get to abs specific exercises the selection isn't as important. I like doing planks and reverse crunches.

Are you aware that spot training is a myth? Doing extra ab work won't make your abs leaner. Instead focus on compound, full body moves for your other exercises and the abs practically take care of themselves. Good luck!

[virgogirl]

Thank you Is there any specific compound full body moves that you can suggest for me? I greatly appreciate the help!

[xiola]

I don't know if plank is a compound move, but I LOVE it! Why? Cause I don't have to move at all. I just hold that position and it does all the work. lol Of course I always throw side planks in there as well. What about "washing machine" moves? They always feel like they are doing something, so I do them. Plus they are in the workout videos I like to do.

[Chris]

[Chris]

Compound moves include squats, dead lifts, overhead presses, bench press, bent over rows, pull ups, push ups, and many others. This is opposed to isolation exercises which only work 1 muscle group. Try to train as many muscle groups with each move as possible, this will give you the best results.

[xiola]

HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is awesome!