Thread: is this a good core&abs routine?

i think thats GHEY

You should be squatting and deadlifting or performing olympic type movements for core strength.

^ those movements will not only tighten your core but you'll have the added benefit of muscle growth.


So what do you think of that?

What is the aim of this workout? If you want to get visible abs those are made in the kitchen, not in the gym. You need to lose bodyfat.

If you want core stability and strength then train it with movements that transfer force rather than create it. Planks are fine, side planks, planche progressions, farmer's walks are good, holding a weight locked out overhead for time, holding a weight standing at the top of the front squat position for time...basically anything that makes it hard to keep an upright stable torso.

I think it's fine.

I do weighted abs with every workout basically. Oly lifters do the same things. If you're not doing a high volume of squatting and deadlifting, I would add some ab work.

That said, working them is not the best way to achieve visibility.

Originally Posted by fqqs

please check my abs/core routine which im willing to do 3 x a week directly after my weights workout.

1) weighted hanging leg raises 3x6-10 (30 s rest bewteen sets)
2) renegade rows 3x6-10 (30 s rest bewteen sets)
3) regular plank (total: 2 min, a few breaths of rest if needed)

what do you think about that?

regardless of your ab training it is imperative to train the lower back directly and equally as the abs. too many forget that muscles work in pairs and to keep them balanced they need to be exercised equally. to many people focus on the abs and neglect the low back setting themselves up for lower back injury to the lower lumbar in the future. besides improper form muscle imbalances are the 2nd cause of injury in the sport.