Get Ripped Abs With These 5 Simple Training Rules

Use these principles to guide your ab training for maximum results.

[JeffUpdike]

Just wanted to come here to say, that I've more or less hit the 100lbs lost mark and am seeing muscular definition all over my body for the first time since 2014 and your videos have informed me beyond the bro science i was doing in my late teens and 20s. I'm in my 30s now and I'd give 22 year old army me a run for his money. Thanks for indirectly guiding me on this, doc. Much love.

[angelrobotrobot]

1. Normal rep ranges (5-30)
2. Full range of motion
3. Hanging leg raises
4. Eccentric Control
5. Progressive Overload

[clarenceclemente]

love the editing and showing Jared actually do what you're describing, makes the video MUCH MUCH easier to follow than just imagining it

[RaptorMk]

All I heard was "Ravioli" and "Abs", so I'm assuming the main point is that eating ravioli will give you abs.

[jrteal]

Everytime I watch your videos, you crack me up with your humor. Solid advice as always, I've enjoyed learning from you.

[GoatednSauce]

Coming back after 4 years of not training and eating anything in front of me, it's nice to relearn the basics from the man himself. I cant even hit my old warm up weights, but I'm in love with the process just like the first time I tried body building. Thanks for the great video Mike! I got the app, let's double down!

[kungfuryclub]

finally ab tips are that arent just "abs are made in the kitchen bro"

[limitisillusion]

I've been running a circuit of ab wheel outs, hanging leg raises, woodchoppers, and ab tucks forever. Pretty much hit the whole core from all directions with those 4 exercises.

[redbear]

Most of everything in all your videos I've heard before, but hardly ever all in one place, definitely the number one channel I recommend to people trying to get into fitness.

[Taurus_Skyglaive]

Man is speaking total truth here. I struggled like crazy for years to get abs. Started these types of exercises and they're popping. I am 46.

[alexmacleod]

Dr. Mike
this week was the first week that I finally took your advice and started controlling the eccentric parts of my exercises and man the burn is crazy.. thank you for all of your advice and keep up all of the good work. You too Jared Feather IFBB Pro.

[ActionXander]

Great stuff, Dr. Mike! Can't emphasize enough how underrated eccentric control is in training. Just started your Hypertrophy App training over the weekend and I'm excited about this next step in my fitness journey 💪🏼

[VaibhavKulkarni]

Weighted decline ab crunches got me visible ab definition.
Now I can crunch a 45 pound plate for 12 reps.
Definitely going to try other exercises mentioned here.

[Volixen]

Thank you for always CRACKING ME UP. Laughing can be an ab exercise, right?

[alexdebake]

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:

00:25 🏋️‍♂️ Use a repetition range of 10 to 15 reps for abdominal training, similar to other muscle groups, for optimal growth.
02:14 🔄 Perform exercises with a full range of motion for your abs to maximize muscle growth and injury resistance.
03:51 💪 Hanging leg raises with extended legs and controlled descent can build strong and well-defined abdominal muscles.
04:17 🤯 Slowly lowering your legs during ab exercises (eccentric control) can lead to greater muscle growth, strength, and injury prevention.
06:49 🏋️‍♀️ Consider using abdominal machines with progressive loading for more effective and trackable ab workouts compared to static holds like planks.

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[NeerujSethi]

Questions Dr. Mike!

1). What are your thoughts on loading the obliques with weight? Some body builders say you should never train the obliques with weight, what are your thoughts?
2). Is there value in non-weight loaded twists toward stomach control, improving your vacuum, and waist reduction?

[SuperSmith]

Using my knowledge gained from other muscle groups I focused on led me exactly to the conclusion of this video when I started doing specific ab work. They're popping already just a few months in

[angelaunderwood]

I SERIOUSLY LOVE the science information given here! This helps my anatomy/physiology brain (I’m a massage therapist & studied under a Life college professor) to see clearly in my mind the muscles & how they’d work best. Thank you for your crystal clear wording. Now I’m gonna get to work to get my after having babies body strengthened FOR REAL!

[carriekollman]

I really love your straightforward approach to training myths and the jokes are awesome!

[JonathanMcConico]

Was just talking to a client about this. Thanks Dr. Mike!