What are your favorite ab workouts?

thisisrightnow · 06-30-2009, 03:54 PM

So does everyone here have a favorite ab routine?

I'm trying to focus on building more muscle in my abs for when I do get closer to goal. I'm already running 3-4 miles a day on top of doing strength training 3x a week. And yes, I am plenty aware that I can't spot reduce.

Ab Sculpt (Turbo Jam) is one of my favorites and also one of the few ab programs I am aware of. I was just curious if anyone has found any other ab programs they really liked and could really see a difference when in conjuction with proper eating and exercise.

I also have done Hip Hop Abs, which I really like as well. I downloaded everything Shaun T has, but got overwhelmed and wasn't sure which workout to do.

So I haven't stuck to that for very long as well.

I've also done Pilates, but something about it just doesn't appeal to me as much. I'll do it for a couple sessions and then get bored of it.

I'm not opposed to standing ab routines or mat work. I used to hate doing abs on the floor but now that my core is actually pretty strong, I'm not opposed to it.

So if you have any recommendations, I'd love to hear them!

Kiley2801 · 06-30-2009, 06:47 PM

Ab Jam is probably one of my favorites.

Also, Lotte Berk "Hip Hugger Abs" is a great one.

mableable · 07-01-2009, 01:13 AM

Without a doubt the Body Blade... what an amazing piece of equipment.. just a minute or 2 and the abs are sprung into activity like I just had a half hour work out..
google it.. the site is a be ra ra but its amazing

WATCH-ME-SHRINK · 07-01-2009, 03:33 AM

My three favorites are (no particular order):

Ab Jam
Super Callanetics (ab section)
Power90 Ab Ripper 200

NikisMom · 07-01-2009, 01:01 PM

Ab Jam is a long time favorite
Extreme Abs - ChaLEAN Extreme
Ab Ripper X - P90X

inatic · 07-01-2009, 05:58 PM

that is an a lot of cardio.

I love stuff that isnt exactly on the floor 'abs' and he has some great stuff for body wt intervals that sure to kick a**

There are a few pages worth.. i noted ab stuff starting on page two.

YouTube - cbathletics's Channel

thisisrightnow · 07-02-2009, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NikisMom

Ab Jam is a long time favorite
Extreme Abs - ChaLEAN Extreme
Ab Ripper X - P90X

I tried Ab Ripper X yesterday and WOW, that was HARD. I also did Extreme Abs and I am liking that MUCH more, and I also could really feel it in my abs. I also may be biased since I love Chalene.

Chris K. · 07-04-2009, 12:29 AM

I like the abs of steel series the best. Very good exercise program. I recommend it to everybody.

Warmly yours,
Chris

Kaimi2008 · 07-06-2009, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mableable

Without a doubt the Body Blade... what an amazing piece of equipment.. just a minute or 2 and the abs are sprung into activity like I just had a half hour work out..
google it.. the site is a be ra ra but its amazing

Ok, that doesn't look like it works anything in the ab area...only works your arm/shoulders.

Funny, I guess how it's moving so fast.

MLE777 · 07-09-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kiley2801

Ab Jam is probably one of my favorites.

Also, Lotte Berk "Hip Hugger Abs" is a great one.

These are the two that I was going to post

Dystany1 · 07-18-2009, 11:25 AM

1. Ab Ripper X - P90X is no joke! Hardest but best Ab workout I have ever done. I'll be doing it for the next 13 weeks and can't wait to see the results!

2. Ab Jam - Turbo Jams series is fun and I love doing standing ab work!

3. Hip Hop Abs is fun but I only do it when I need to switch routinues up.

4. Any Katami DVD workout with the heavy bar (blue). It allows you to get deeper extension without any pain only gain. =)

Just my 2 cents. Looking forward to reading everyone else's.

TigerlilyCA · 07-22-2009, 08:04 AM

My favorite ab exercises are:

1. Ball roll (in a push up position with your feet on a stability ball and using your core to pull the ball towards you both front and each side)
2. Plank and it's variations
3. Criss cross (from pilates)

Just doing these exercises hits all the ab muscles and I'm done in 10 minutes!

06-30-2009, 03:54 PM	#1
thisisrightnow MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,811 Gallery: thisisrightnow Stats: 240/172.4/140-150 -- size 18/10/6-8 5'6", 24 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: 5/10/07 (generic LC/SB), 7/19/09 (Atkins)	What are your favorite ab workouts? So does everyone here have a favorite ab routine? I'm trying to focus on building more muscle in my abs for when I do get closer to goal. I'm already running 3-4 miles a day on top of doing strength training 3x a week. And yes, I am plenty aware that I can't spot reduce. Ab Sculpt (Turbo Jam) is one of my favorites and also one of the few ab programs I am aware of. I was just curious if anyone has found any other ab programs they really liked and could really see a difference when in conjuction with proper eating and exercise. I also have done Hip Hop Abs, which I really like as well. I downloaded everything Shaun T has, but got overwhelmed and wasn't sure which workout to do. So I haven't stuck to that for very long as well. I've also done Pilates, but something about it just doesn't appeal to me as much. I'll do it for a couple sessions and then get bored of it. I'm not opposed to standing ab routines or mat work. I used to hate doing abs on the floor but now that my core is actually pretty strong, I'm not opposed to it. So if you have any recommendations, I'd love to hear them! __________________ ~Laura Goal: Eat OP everyday, exercise (on hold for now) Short term goal: 170 lbs Long term goal: 140-150 lbs BMI before: 38.7 BMI now: 27.8 Last edited by thisisrightnow; 06-30-2009 at 03:55 PM..

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06-30-2009, 06:47 PM	#2
Kiley2801 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 598 Gallery: Kiley2801 WOE: low to moderate carb Start Date: April 13, 2009	Ab Jam is probably one of my favorites. Also, Lotte Berk "Hip Hugger Abs" is a great one.

07-01-2009, 01:13 AM	#3
mableable Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3 Gallery: mableable	Without a doubt the Body Blade... what an amazing piece of equipment.. just a minute or 2 and the abs are sprung into activity like I just had a half hour work out.. google it.. the site is a be ra ra but its amazing

07-01-2009, 03:33 AM	#4
WATCH-ME-SHRINK Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,288 Gallery: WATCH-ME-SHRINK Stats: 168 (12+) /Size 4/ Fit & LEAN 135-140 (5'7) WOE: Atkins/BFFM/TKD/Carb Rotations	My three favorites are (no particular order): Ab Jam Super Callanetics (ab section) Power90 Ab Ripper 200

07-01-2009, 01:01 PM	#5
NikisMom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 348 Gallery: NikisMom Stats: 185/139/130 WOE: Moderate Carb Start Date: Jan 2005	Ab Jam is a long time favorite Extreme Abs - ChaLEAN Extreme Ab Ripper X - P90X

07-01-2009, 05:58 PM	#6
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 13,802 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182/135 5'4 47!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach Supervised Start Date: LowER C since 2/02 wt training 10/15/02	that is an a lot of cardio. I love stuff that isnt exactly on the floor 'abs' and he has some great stuff for body wt intervals that sure to kick a** There are a few pages worth.. i noted ab stuff starting on page two. YouTube - cbathletics's Channel

07-04-2009, 12:29 AM	#8
Chris K. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brick, NJ Posts: 63 Gallery: Chris K. Stats: 250	I like the abs of steel series the best. Very good exercise program. I recommend it to everybody. Warmly yours, Chris

07-18-2009, 11:25 AM	#11
Dystany1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA gal in KY (I miss home so much)! Posts: 277 Blog Entries: 3 Gallery: Dystany1 Stats: 151(7/13/09)*130(9/20/09) WOE: Low GI carbs only/Clean Eating & P90X Start Date: 07/13/09	1. Ab Ripper X - P90X is no joke! Hardest but best Ab workout I have ever done. I'll be doing it for the next 13 weeks and can't wait to see the results! 2. Ab Jam - Turbo Jams series is fun and I love doing standing ab work! 3. Hip Hop Abs is fun but I only do it when I need to switch routinues up. 4. Any Katami DVD workout with the heavy bar (blue). It allows you to get deeper extension without any pain only gain. =) Just my 2 cents. Looking forward to reading everyone else's.

07-22-2009, 08:04 AM	#12
TigerlilyCA Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: CA girl in DC Posts: 683 Gallery: TigerlilyCA	My favorite ab exercises are: 1. Ball roll (in a push up position with your feet on a stability ball and using your core to pull the ball towards you both front and each side) 2. Plank and it's variations 3. Criss cross (from pilates) Just doing these exercises hits all the ab muscles and I'm done in 10 minutes!