Every guy wants achiseled core.
The problem, however, is that a lot of ab training is mediocre at best.
Each of the below routines has a different theme to fit any style you want.
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In addition, each workout only has a few exercises.
First, if it’s too long, you probably won’t do them.
But all that does is fatigue them so they can’t recover.
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Instead, follow the adage: “Less is more.”
Doing a few exercises extremely well is always better than struggling through 10 exercises.
If you combine these with a healthy diet, your midsection will transform rapidly.
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Read on to learn all about my five best ab workouts for men to get a six-pack.
These are fantastic core exercises that only need the floor.
Salute Planks, Sets: 4, Reps: 5 per side
Start in a plank position.
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Keep your core tight and your glutes squeezed.
Bring one hand to your forehead in a salute position, and hold for five seconds.
Prevent your hips from twisting, and stay tight.
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Switch sides, and repeat.
Keep your body straight, your glutes squeezed, and your shoulders pulled back.
Don’t let your hips sag.
It can also target your core from different angles to give you more complete benefits.
While facing perpendicular to the cable, bring the handle to your chest.
Brace your core, squeeze your glutes, and keep your shoulders and hips directly over your knees.
Push the handle straight forward, and hold for three seconds.
Bring it back to your chest, and repeat.
Then, switch sides and repeat.
Drag the bar or rope across your body while keeping both your arms locked out.
Donottwist your body; your torso should remain motionless throughout the chop.
Finish your reps on one side, and switch sides.
Keep your shoulders and torso still, and push and pull the handles at the same time.
Rather than focusing on just cardio work, why not target your abs at the same time?
Descend as low as you’ve got the option to, then pull yourself back up.
Keep your arms straight and your hips extended the entire time.
Keep your abs braced throughout.
Get into a pushup position.
Keep your core tight, and run as fast as you could on the slide board or discs.
Keep your head up and your hips low.
But did you know there are also variations of those strength staples that pack a punch in your midsection?
Stand shoulder-width apart with your toes slightly out.
Squat down by sitting back, spreading your knees, and keeping your weight on your heels.
Once your hips are below parallel, drive through your heels and rise.
Keep your lower back flat and your shoulder blades squeezed together throughout.
Keep your lower back flat, squeeze your shoulder blades together, and row.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
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Switch arms, and repeat.
If you’ve been training for a long time, basic ab exercises just won’t cut it anymore.
Try these advanced exercises to take your training to new levels.
Push your legs, hips, and torso straight above and create a straight line.
Lower yourself while keeping a straight line from your feet to your shoulders.
While facing perpendicular to the cable, bring the handle to your chest.
Brace your core, squeeze your glutes, and keep your shoulders and hips directly over your knees.
Push the handle straight forward.
Don’t let your body lean or bend.
Bring it back to your chest, and repeat.
Then, switch sides and repeat.
Keep your glutes squeezed and your lower back flat.
