Comments on: The 6 best ab exercises (and they’re not what you think)

By: John M

John M — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:28:24 +0000

@tuscanystone: the home door pull up bars are usually very good and stable, I’ve used them before and so have some of my mates. I’m about 180lb and my mates are about that or less so couldn’t really say if they’re stable for heavier users.

The downside is that they can damage paintwork and occasionally woodwork on frames which is an issue in rented accomodation.

Also they are a hazard for drunk tall guys…

By: Tuscanystone

Tuscanystone — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:06:24 +0000

I think I need to get one of those home door pull up bars! I wonder if they are good/stable? Seems like you can do a few exercises on them.

Tusc

By: Holly

Holly — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:23:27 +0000

love the moves! i’m curious though; why didn’t you include planks/side planks? there are so many variations possible to make them even more challenging than holding the position for a minute or two, such as using a stability ball for a 2 or 3-point plank for instance.

By: Vic Magary

Vic Magary — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:45:49 +0000

@Dave.A: My personal choice? As in my favorite; the one I personally use the most often? Ball slams. No doubt about it. I’m not saying it is necessarily the “best” of those listed above, I’m just saying I do it more than the others. Maybe it has something to do with the psychological boost of slamming something into the ground as hard as you freakin’ can!

By: Dave.A

Dave.A — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:16:57 +0000

what would be your personal choice of the above vic??

By: Tom Parker - Free Fitness Tips

Tom Parker - Free Fitness Tips — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:03:41 +0000

Thanks Vic. This is just what I need. My core strength is pretty pathetic at the moment. Another thing I need to sort out in the new year.

By: Russ

Russ — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:58:18 +0000

Good site. I love to do Dragon Flags, medicine ball slams, and “knee to elbows”. Only thing I would really add is that while abstaining from alcohol certainly helps gain a 6 pack, drinking will not keep you from getting or maintaining a 6 pack.

By: Matthias

Matthias — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 12:43:40 +0000

Depends on the level of the athlete. For more beginner like athletes planks, later on one arm planks and/or wheight on your back.

Roll outs. Ab-wheels are actually a good exercise tool.

Pallof press.

Other than that I think you mentioned my favorites (especially over Overhead Carrie).

By: Logan

Logan — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:21:23 +0000

PJ- the whole point is not that crunches are bad, just that there are more effective things for true functional core strength.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:46:44 +0000

I tried the overhead carries yesterday and they kicked my butt!

Im sore all over today (in a good way)

Thanks