3 Great Abs Training Exercises That Build Muscle Fast
Mitch Graves | December 14, 2009It’s been said by many people that the six pack is the holy grail of working out and getting in shape.
They mainly say this because this area is among the most stubborn when it comes to losing fat.
For many this can be a frustrating challenge, if you’re carrying around a pot belly, or an overhang. All you want to do is get rid of it!
Well I’m here to show you the most effective abs training exercises that build muscle the fastest. Of course you have to also focus on nutrition and cardio.
For a long time, I had a toned midsection from sports, but never a really defined six pack. Sit-ups and crunches just weren’t working so I found another trick that dramatically changed my midsection.
The little known secret I found was to add weight! Training my abs like other muscles gave me results like my other muscles – they began to grow!
So here are the three abs training exercises with weight for ripped abs.
1. Rope Pull Down Crunch
*Move the pulley up high and get a mat
*Get on both knees about 4ft from the column
*Set the proper weight
*Pull the ropes to both sides of your head – by your ears
*Curl your torso down trying to touch your elbows to your knees – keep your hips still
*Hold for one count and release
This exercise works so well because you get a full range of motion while staying in tension the entire time. Standard 8-12 reps for 3 sets.
2. Hanging Knee Raise
* Use a pull up bar to hang and hold yourself suspended
* Bend your knees
* Curl your knees toward your chest while keeping your knees bent
* Try to come as close to touching your knees to your elbow as possible
* Make sure you use your abs for this and not your hip flexors
As you get stronger, you can add 5, 10, or 15 lbs dumbbells between your feet. 8-12 reps for 3 sets.
3. Decline Bench Sit-Up
*Adjust the height – more declined more advanced
*Hold 5 lb weights on either side of your head
*Do a regular sit up keeping your chin tucked
*Stop just below horizontal but don’t let your shoulders touch the bench – repeat
Another great exercise that allows a full range of motion while staying in tension the entire time. Dumbbells are better for this exercise than plates. 8-12 reps for 3 sets.
These abs training exercises are sure to pack on muscle in your midsection and give that pop-out washboard you’ve always been looking for. On my website, I’ve included a video with these plus two more great exercises, one of which that I invented that targets your entire midsection and will leave you ripped in a few weeks.
Looking to find the best way on how to get a six pack, then visit www.FitWithMitch.com to watch his video on abs training exercises where he reveals two more great exercises.




















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