Tip: Press Outs for Abs
This variation of the ab rollout is intense because you spend more time in the toughest part of the movement.
July 7
Tip: The Standing Barbell Rollout
A bar takes the ab rollout to the next level. Try a wide grip to hit the chest and shoulders as well as the abs. Have a super strong core? Narrow the grip.
Tip: The Loaded Barbell Rollout
If you can do dozens of regular ab wheel rollouts, try this method for even better core strength.
July 6
Tip: The Barbell Rollout
Ditch the ab wheel and give this a shot. It's more challenging due to the increased range of motion.
June 24
Tip: The Most Challenging Core Exercise
Abs. Chest. Shoulders. Lats. This tough exercise hits them all. Can you do it?
June 22
The Ultimate Guide to the Renegade Row
The renegade row triggers new muscle growth, improves performance, and strengthens a weak core. All from one exercise. Here's how to do it.
June 20
Tip: Weighted Core Work With A Band
A strong core is a requirement for the big lifts. Strengthen and build yours with this exercise.
June 17
Tip: Hanging Leg Raise – 3 Mistakes to Avoid
It's one of the best ab exercises out there, but hardly anyone does it right. Here's how to really do it.
June 15
Build Your Abs With a Barbell
Eight challenging ways to build your abs and boost core strength. All you need is a barbell and a high pain tolerance.
June 13
Tip: The Barbell Rollout Press-Out
As if ab rollouts weren't hard enough, here's how to ramp up the intensity and effectiveness one more notch.
June 9
Tip: TRX Fallouts
For this anti-extension core exercise, set up in a slight forward lean. Fall forward with no back sag. Shift your weight onto your heels to return to the start.
June 8
Tip: Suspension Trainer Knee Tucks
Hook your feet into the straps of a suspension trainer and get in a push-up position. Bring your knees in to your stomach while lifting the hips and crunching your abs. Extend back out to a full push-up position.
Tip: Master the Deadbug Core Exercise
Keep your lower back flat. Completely exhale as you lower your legs and arms to the floor. Inhale on the way back up. Keep the non-moving limbs still. Add a band to ramp it up.
June 7
Tip: Kneeling Cable Crunch
To really make these work, stretch your abs at the top of the movement and squeeze them as hard as possible at the bottom. Use a 3-4 second negative.
June 6
Tip: One-Arm Dumbbell Snatch
From the hang, fire the dumbbell up. Drive through the heels, fully extending the hips. Drive the elbow high and catch it overhead with knees slightly bent.
June 4
Tip: Rope Crunches: You're Doing Them Wrong
It's a good exercise, but most people screw it up. Here's why.
June 3
Tip: The 30 Second Carry Test
If you can't pass this relative strength test yet, there's no need for direct core work. Or you could just be too fat.
May 31
Tip: One Exercise for Triceps and Abs
Two birds, one stone. Two muscle groups, one exercise. Check this out and give it a shot.
May 30
Tip: The Plank Pull
Good at planks? Yeah, well who isn't? Time to ramp up your anti-rotation and anti-extension strength with this more challenging variation.
May 29
Tip: The Gymnastic Exercise You Need to Master
Master the hollow body hold, then ramp it up with these 3 advanced variations for lifters.