Workout Summary
Main Goal:
Build Muscle
Workout Type:
Single Muscle Group
Training Level:
Intermediate
Days Per Week:
2
Equipment Required:
Bodyweight, Exercise Ball
Target Gender:
Male & Female
Author:
Workout Description
Perform this ab workout on 2 non-consecutive days each week. 30 - 60 seconds rest between exercises, 60 - 120 seconds rest between cycles. To make it more challenging, use no rest between exercises.
| Day 1 - Abs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Abs | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Swiss Ball Crunches | 1 | 25 |
| Lying Bench Leg Raise | 1 | 20 |
| Decline Weighted Crunches | 1 | 15 |
| Plank | 1 | Max Time |
| Notes | ||
| Repeat this entire cycle 2 to 3 times. | ||
| Day 2 - Abs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Abs | ||
| Exercise | Sets | Reps |
| Twisting Decline Dumbbell Situps | 1 | 25 |
| Hanging Knee Raise (Alternate sides) | 1 | 20 |
| Decline Weighted Twist | 1 | 15 |
| Side Plank (Max time per side) | 1 | Max Time |
| Notes | ||
| Repeat this entire cycle 2 to 3 times. | ||
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Posted Thu, 09/09/2010 - 09:00
Hi Adam,
You could reduce the rest. Generally, you will be able to perform fewer reps this way, but you are increasing the intensity. Because you are working the abs with a heavy weight, reduced rest is a viable way to train.
It won't help to define your abs. Only diet will do that.
Posted Wed, 09/15/2010 - 19:27
hi,
I have been doing this workout for I don't know how many months and I see results in my upper abs but i cannot get results in the lower abs any advice?
Posted Thu, 09/16/2010 - 17:11
Hi Jonathan,
Seeing your abs is all about diet. Check out this article:
https://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/the-great-abs-mistake-crunche...
Posted Fri, 10/01/2010 - 08:01
Thank you for this workout.i got my abs and adonis right away.
Posted Fri, 10/01/2010 - 19:33
hi steve can i do this workout 6 days a week instead of 2
and would doing so damage my abs or enhace them .
Posted Tue, 10/05/2010 - 14:46
Hi Mustapha,
I wouldn't recommend that degree of frequency. Getting a six pack is primarily about diet. Check out this article:
https://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/the-great-abs-mistake-crunche...
Posted Thu, 11/11/2010 - 13:38
hey,
gym doesn't have one of them benches as shown in the video. is there any other way of doing the decline exercises or a a complete different exercise to do?
thanks xx
Posted Fri, 11/12/2010 - 12:25
Hi David,
I recommend simply using the flat bench versions.
Posted Mon, 11/15/2010 - 15:26
Steve,
Given how busy my gym can get during the hours I train, would it work if I did 3 sets of the swiss ball crunches and then moved on and 3 sets of lying bench leg raise, then 3 sets the decline weighted crunches, etc. It would be a pain if I did a circuit.
Posted Tue, 11/16/2010 - 14:45
Hi Paul,
Sure, that would be ok.
Posted Tue, 11/23/2010 - 23:34
Hey,
Don't have a decline an bench at our gym. What exercises can I use to substitute these. Thanks.
Posted Wed, 11/24/2010 - 08:06
Hi Wezza,
You can do both exercises on a flat bench.
Posted Wed, 12/01/2010 - 16:38
First of all, thank you M&S experts for all of your help and work to keep this website awesome.
My question is about when would be the optimal days to incorporate this ab routine into another workout plan I am using from this site, http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/power-muscle-burn-5-day-powerb...
I used to follow the 4 day version of this routine but the appeal of a deadlift/hams day looks good now that I am more experienced. I previously did day 1 of this routine on the quads day and day 2 on the back day. Now, I feel the best time to do the abs workout would be on days I work back and the day I work deadlifts. My reasoning is that I heard that one should work abs the same days as back for full effects.
Does this look good to the M&S staff? I'm trying it know but would love some professional feedback or constructive criticism.
Posted Tue, 12/07/2010 - 10:31
Hi Sean,
Absolutely. This ab workout would fit in well with the PMB muscle building workout. I think working abs with back and deadlifts is a solid choice. I personally don't like to work my abs too hard before deadlifts, as it can make the lifts more difficult.
Posted Thu, 12/09/2010 - 01:59
Steve,
I was just thinking of incorporating this workout routine in my workout schedule because the "Beginner Ab Workout Routine" isn't doing well with my abs. I don't feel any increased strength in my abs and still have little bits of tires around my waist. I've been religiously doing the Beginner Ab workout for 6+ weeks and have more or less changed my diet for the better, egg whites, protein bars, whole wheat, no junk at all and no supplements...I've read "The Great Abs mistake" thoroughly but I would love some first hand feedback. Do you think that the Frankoman's ab workout will help to reduce fat and make my abs stronger?
Posted Sun, 12/19/2010 - 19:03
An abs workout won't spot reduce abs fat. Only a cutting diet can do that. As far as strength, I would give it a try.
Posted Mon, 12/27/2010 - 07:38
ummmmm....im only 14 years old so how do you get at least a six pac in so little time..??
Posted Mon, 01/10/2011 - 14:53
Hi Stephen,
A sick pack is primary about diet and doesn't take much time at all as long as you eat properly. Here are a few resources that can help:
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/the-great-abs-mistake-crunches...
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/your-go-to-guide-for-cutting-f...
https://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/how-to-create-a-bodybuilding-...
Posted Mon, 12/27/2010 - 16:30
Hi steve,
Is it okay to add this workout into the resting days of this one http://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/beginner-fullbody-workout.html
Posted Mon, 01/10/2011 - 14:59
Absolutely.
Posted Tue, 01/11/2011 - 15:01
with wath exercice can i sustitud the swiss ball crunch¿¿??'
Posted Wed, 01/26/2011 - 14:26
I would suggest standing cable crunches.
Posted Tue, 01/25/2011 - 20:59
Hi Steve,
On day one of this workout plan, should weight be added to the Swiss ball maneuver? I used a 25# plate today and it was pretty intense. Instead should I not add weight and go heavier/harder on the decline situps? I essentially am wondering should I use the 25# on the swiss and the decline, or little to none on the swiss and 35-45# on the decline. Thanks for the input!
Posted Thu, 01/27/2011 - 20:59
How long will it take before i see some results?
Posted Wed, 02/23/2011 - 13:17
Hi Steve
1) can i use roman chair instead of swiss ball???????
2) to increase the intensity level should i increase Reps or Cycles????
Thankx
Posted Fri, 02/25/2011 - 17:48
is there Any exercise for obliques?
Posted Mon, 02/28/2011 - 20:57
ok im looking to get the really shredded beach body figure. i am already toned but not to where i wanna be. i have a month and 2 weeks till spring break and i wanna be very defined and cut by then. will doing cardio everyday with this workout and a cutting routine help? i know a month and a half is short time, but i know i can see somekind of results. i want a figure simular to gael monfils, the proffesional tennis player. if you could look him up and tell me how to get his shape, it would be apreciated because that is the exact look im goin for. with just shredded abs. what is the best way to go for toning my abs, arms and shoulders as much as possible in 7 weeks? im not really looking to get bulky, just really ripped with low body fat percentage. i already have really low body fat percentage and by abs are visible and all but i want more. please help
Posted Mon, 02/28/2011 - 20:58
also for getting ripped, how many days a week should i run and do cardio?
Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 13:02
my workout plan is Monday-chest and triceps
Tuesday-shoulders and abs( crunches and swiss ball)
Wednesday-back and biceps and dumbell side bands
Thursday-chest and triceps
friday-shoulders and abs
saturday-thighs
Should i add this abs workout with my shoulders ? PLEASE HELP
Posted Tue, 03/08/2011 - 03:54
what is a good substitute for plank ?
Posted Tue, 03/08/2011 - 16:26
hi, i was wondering what a good alternative to the hanging knee raise would be. i dont have the equipment necessary.
Posted Tue, 03/15/2011 - 18:39
hi steve, can u plz tell me dat which combinations are da best and useful in a 3 day time (twice a week) keeping in mind dat i only want to work on my biceps, triceps, abs, back, shoulders, chest..
Posted Fri, 04/08/2011 - 08:57
Well done! It's very important to know what you're doing when you're working to build muscle weight and to understand that one has to combine exercise, nutrients and food in order to succeed. Being lax with one or another will affect your whole bodybuilding process! The food issue is especially important. I try to emphasize to visitors to my site www.gaining-weights.org that while eating a lot is key to gaining weight that 1) doesn't mean you'll get fat (as long as you're exercising) but 2) it's not a license to stuff yourself with junk food. Ultimately it's the quality rather than the quantity of what you eat that determines whether the weight you put on will be in muscle or fat.
Posted Tue, 05/10/2011 - 08:49
is it true not everyone can get six packs??
Posted Mon, 05/16/2011 - 23:03
I know we all see get 6 pack abs in X amount of days. I assume the people already have a good diet to go with what ever said ab plan. So for someone whom is kinda lazy on abs, what would you eat as well as a avoid for those glorious abs??
Posted Sun, 08/07/2011 - 19:47
how long should it take until i can see results in my muscles? i see results in terms of weight gain, i can increase my weights quite often when i go to the gym, but how long until i start to see my chest turn into a nice good, big chest, my abs sculp and get defined, my shoulders turn intil the cannon ball shape, and my traps and back become huge and noticable! i have a very good workout routine, 5 days a week, working on each muscle, but how long until i notice the results i've mentioned above...
Posted Tue, 08/09/2011 - 14:28
Hi Daniel,
You will only see your abs by losing fat. No amount of ab work will reveal the abs, even if they are getting slightly larger. The abs are a smaller muscle group, and even big abs are impossible to see unless you are at a low bodyfat level.
Posted Tue, 08/09/2011 - 17:19
i don't have a lot of body fat though, if i tense then i can see my abs, but as soon as i don't i can see the shape of where the abs would be, like the U shape if you get me? but i don't see the acually abs, so is tehre anything else i can do to gain abs except from increase my cardio? i am relatively fit, and don't have that much body fat, but i will try to decrease, is there anything else i can do to speed up, or increase the size of my abs? and like i was asking before, how long will it take before i seem a considerable amout of muscle growth? i was thinking giving it 6 months on the same workout, and starting a diet, is that right? or any other variables i should account for? many thanks!
Posted Fri, 08/12/2011 - 15:36
The only way to see your abs is by losing bodyfat. Adding a little muscle won't make much of a difference.
Even a considerably amount of ab size is only a minimal amount of ab muscle.
Posted Tue, 08/09/2011 - 17:58
Should I do this routine before or after I lift?
Posted Fri, 08/12/2011 - 15:38
I recommend after.
Posted Wed, 08/10/2011 - 09:03
should i do this before or after i lift?
Posted Thu, 08/11/2011 - 21:18
should i do this workout before or after lifting
Posted Fri, 08/12/2011 - 15:38
After.
Posted Tue, 08/16/2011 - 13:27
Steve, how many muscles should I exercise per day for a good full body workout routine, while training 4 days per week
Posted Wed, 08/17/2011 - 14:38
Hi Brian,
Fullbody workouts should be performed 3 days per week on alternating days. All muscles are worked each day, but not necessarily with an exercise per bodypart.
Posted Thu, 08/18/2011 - 05:18
Hi,
I was wondering if you could suggest any exercises designed to tighten abs as opposed to making them bigger? I understand that body fat will obstruct ab definition and its not particularly my problem I have big abs but they seem soft when relaxed. Any info would be great.
Thanks Brian.
Posted Wed, 08/24/2011 - 16:02
Hi Brian,
The appearance of tight abs comes only from losing bodyfat. Fat is also stored in muscle tissue and internally. Weight loss will help remove that.
Posted Wed, 08/31/2011 - 03:22
Steve,
I need help revealing my abs. I eat extremely healthy and am on a fairly tight diet limiting the amount of calories I eat. I also weight lift 5 days a week, ab workouts 3 times a week and cardio 5 days a week. I am definitley in good shape but I can't seem to get the exact type of six pack I am looking for. My abs only look good if I flex hard because I think I already have strong ab muscles from ab workouts.
I am 5'11 and 164 pounds. How can I reveal my abs if I am still trying to build muscle around the rest of my body? Do I need to focus solely on losing fat by eating less and not worrying about eating enough protein to build muscle? If so, what kind of diet do your recommend?
Posted Wed, 09/07/2011 - 19:24
Hi Mike,
You want to focus on two things to maximize results:
1) Pushing yourself in the gym. Using good form, always push yourself on every set. When you can perform the recommended number of reps for a set, add weight.
2) Eating to maximize muscle retention while cutting fat. Here are two articles that can help:
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/your-go-to-guide-for-cutting-f...
https://www.muscleandstrength.com/articles/how-to-create-a-bodybuilding-...
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