Best for abs?

That's your basic punch situp, under a guise I had not heard of before.

Yep, you basically come up about 1/2 way on a situp, two Jabs, then back down. That's one rep. I have never done them weighted, as I don't like the idea of punching with weights. I'd question the possible risk factor.

set of weights, 5 or 7 lb db w/e, and a swiss ball

... Then do a crunch up, punching with your left hand. Do another crunch, this time punching out with your right hand....

If punching will improve your abs, just think of what hitting your stomach with a hammer will accomplish...

That's your basic punch situp, under a guise I had not heard of before.

Yep, you basically come up about 1/2 way on a situp, two Jabs, then back down. That's one rep. I have never done them weighted, as I don't like the idea of punching with weights. I'd question the possible risk factor.

Think of it as a front raise.

Also I don't do exercises with stupid names. Punch sit up or Kangaroo punch? Get with it homie. Pfft (:

That's your basic punch situp, under a guise I had not heard of before.

Yep, you basically come up about 1/2 way on a situp, two Jabs, then back down. That's one rep. I have never done them weighted, as I don't like the idea of punching with weights. I'd question the possible risk factor.

Think of it as a front raise.

Also I don't do exercises with stupid names. Punch sit up or Kangaroo punch? Get with it homie. Pfft (:

As you can see from her avatar, homie, Les is a picture of elegance and grace (and she has a fond place in her heart for lizards).

That's your basic punch situp, under a guise I had not heard of before.

Yep, you basically come up about 1/2 way on a situp, two Jabs, then back down. That's one rep. I have never done them weighted, as I don't like the idea of punching with weights. I'd question the possible risk factor.

Think of it as a front raise.

Also I don't do exercises with stupid names. Punch sit up or Kangaroo punch? Get with it homie. Pfft (:

As you can see from her avatar, homie, Les is a picture of elegance and grace (and she has a fond place in her heart for lizards).

Don't forget it, babe.

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) commissioned a study to determine the effectiveness of some of the most popular ab exercises as compared to the standard abdominal crunch. You can see which ab exercises they studied and their results at the ACE website: http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/studie ... rcises.pdf.

If you want to see videos showing how to do each of the exercises, you can see that at: http://www.theabman.com/2009/10/19/top- ... exercises/

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) commissioned a study to determine the effectiveness of some of the most popular ab exercises as compared to the standard abdominal crunch. You can see which ab exercises they studied and their results at the ACE website: http://www.acefitness.org/getfit/studie ... rcises.pdf.

If you want to see videos showing how to do each of the exercises, you can see that at: http://www.theabman.com/2009/10/19/top- ... exercises/

I tried the "bicycle maneuver" last night and it seems quite effective. I will keep it up for 6 - 12 weeks and see how it goes.

Planks didn't make the list at all. Hmmm.

what is the hover hold? at number 10

Looks like the "Hover" is a front or side plank.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYnlRoQA ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkyFHQ0-HYI

Looks like the "Hover" is a front or side plank.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYnlRoQA ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkyFHQ0-HYI

I googled "hoover" and that is what I found. Herbert never looked that good to me (abs wise) so I don't know that I'll be doing any hoovers.

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Planks didn't make the list at all. Hmmm.

number 10

and the article is about rectus abdominis and oblique activity, the muscle that does nothing for you s opposed to the transverse abdominis and mutlifidus muscles that work isometrically, as they are intended if you like

Planks didn't make the list at all. Hmmm.

number 10

and the article is about rectus abdominis and oblique activity, the muscle that does nothing for you s opposed to the transverse abdominis and mutlifidus muscles that work isometrically, as they are intended if you like

A weak rectus abdominis is easily injured and can easily spasm. Strengthening that muscle is important to almost any sports activity.

Almost no sports activity requires isometric strength; they almost all require dynamic strength. The only isometric dependent activity I can think of is your grip. It is used isometrically when gymnasts are hanging from the parallel and uneven parallel bars (also trapeze artists need this). But for the rest of the body the need is for dynamic muscle development.

As for planks, I would imagine my push ups provide all the plank activity I would ever require.

RA does nothing performance and training it too much can cause a performance decrease from postural problems

yes push ups do train the plank position but before you can do push ups you need to be able to hold one first

Figured I'd save starting another post, I did the captain's chair exercise today, 4 sets of 10 and it just seems effortless. I would get them up to my chest almost but I didn't feel any burn, nothing. So I guess, HOW is this exercise one of the top ranking ab exercises? I know the bicycle exercise does wear your abs out eventually but I am thinking I either did something wrong or, well I really don't think I am fit enough for it to be that effortless. I went back to the declined crunch bench and did 3 sets of 10 on it and got a real burn so whats with the captains chair?