Six Pack Ab “Hack” (ABS NOT REQUIRED!)

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Getting six pack abs just got easier than you think, well at least the impact that a strong six pack can make on the appearance of your core. In this video, I’m going to show you how it’s not all about the abs. In fact, a six pack without an equally impressive set of obliques and serratus is going to look nothing like you imagined it would when you first established your goal of having a ripped six pack.

To understand this concept better it helps to know a bit more about the anatomy of the three core muscles in question. Let’s start with the six pack muscle. This is more formally known as the rectus abdominis. This is the muscle that becomes visible when someone is said to have a six pack stomach. The linea alba is a sheath of connective tissue that lies on top of this muscle and helps to compartmentalize the abs into their individual blocks or packs.

Just to the left and right of the 6 pack however is perhaps the most important muscle of the core. The obliques are not just important for function and the many demands of rotation of the midsection but even more importantly for the tapering of the abs. The orientation of the obliques is at an angle which helps to frame in the six pack and create a visual narrowing of the waist as you look at the abs from top to bottom.

Finally, the serratus anterior is a muscle that sits just atop the obliques and has a similar downward and inward diagonal fiber orientation. Again, when developed and trained, this muscle has the ability to taper in the midsection and give you the appearance of much more muscle definition even if your abs aren’t as developed or defined as you would like.

It is easy to hit all three of these in one movement. If you lie on your side as if you were about to perform a side crunch you only need to worry about the position of your top arm to get this working for you in a whole new way. Instead of grabbing onto the back of your neck with your hand, reach across your body and parallel to the floor as you reach the top of your side crunch exercise. Squeeze your obliques as you reach as far forward as you can at the top.

This added reach is what activates the serratus and can give you a very developed looking core. This is very similar to the benefits seen during a pushup plus exercise that is designed to hit the serratus and not just your chest. Here, the combination of the two movements gives you the detail you may have overlooked in an effort to focus solely on the more attention getting abs.

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Jeff Cavaliere

A man who strives to help people train the correct way.
His information is accurate because he puts science back in strength.

SirAlex
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consistently the best, most informative fitness channel on youtube

armyaircat
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I think I'll just keep drawing them on...

LichKArthus
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Jeff looks so mad in the intro. I'm working out Jeff gosh

ChillyChillChris
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If my abs were half as ripped as this guy I'd be happy

asap
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I love this guy, He actually breaks work-outs down in an Educated manner and gives detail about each area to work out. That's why when ever I want to focus on a certain area I come to his videos.

wyattedmondson
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Your the man for not charging for this info, I wish you nothing but more success.

DRAKEJUNOR
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I love these videos. Jeff takes the boredom and monotony out of training and his workouts fit every level of fitness without supps being overemphasized. Keep it up, sir!

seannichols
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Another helpful info!!

A video suggestion: upper back/traps injury. I thought you'd save me a visit to doctor as well but couldn't find one on your channel. Thanks for all the help.

TheJitenBudhiraja
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This has 36 views and 121 likes. Jeff's just that good!

TheAlbertaButcher
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Hi Jeff,
Greetings from Germany! I am so thankful that you just upload trainingtips for free. Thumbs up!

timbo
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Thanks Jeff...always clear and concise with no BS

RobertAtkinson
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Jeff, thank you for all of the great information you provide! I've seen lots of other YouTube channels, and although many of them do have their own strengths, no one brings it all together like you do. Anytime a friend asks me for info about how to get started in the gym, I tell them about your channel. Keep putting the science back in strength, brother!

josemelgar
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Dude is honestly in my head sometimes I swear... Right on time with the hack Jeff! Appreciate it

CmonSon
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How can you dislike a video from Jeff?! This is one if not the Best informative channel on YouTube​.

reggiea
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HIS abs are getting better and better by the day.

naimulhasan
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just wanted to let you know you're awesome and I really appreciate your videos. Thank you so much. I had a kidney transplant and I'm back in the gym after 10 plus years trying to be look good and be as healthy as possible.

gqhall
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I was going to study and then I got a notification for your video and the rest is history 😂😂

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video idea!! your recovery, and tips, for shoulder labrum repair surgery.

WillProwse
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Dang something so simple but so doable anywhere. Love it!!!

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