How Often Should You Train Your ABS?

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(0:09)- FYI- Anime is Awesome
(1:02)- Video Disclaimer
(1:30)- Two categories of people- Nice Core & Blocky Abs
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(2:38)- Why you shouldn’t always rely on a weight training belt
(3:14)- How often should you train your abs?

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(4:32)- Ultimate CORE Workout Targeting Lower Abs & Obliques "Be a 10 in 2010" (VIDEO)

(5:45)- Optimal REPS & SETS
(6:14)- Oblique Myth- SOLVED
(6:59)- Oblique Workouts Made Me Fat! (VIDEO)

(7:09)- Short on time to train abs? Try this!

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This is a question I am asked a lot and being in the fitness industry as long as I have, I have heard many different answers and explanations. So here is my disclaimer: Everything I say here is based on a mix of research, my experience with my own body and my experience with clients. Not one thing works for everyone because we are different! You can use this as a general guideline and, with time, fine tune what works best for your body.

First, let me start by saying that there are two categories of people: those who just want a nice tight and lean core (a lot of women fall under this category) and those who want the big blocky very visible 6-pack. So keep this in mind as you read the information below.

What are the most effective ABS exercises?
I have heard many people say that you never have to train abs because they are worked hard enough during intense compound lifts like squats and deadlifts.

If you fall under the first category, and we’re talking strictly about “core engagement” and not building and sculpting blocky abs, you might be able to get away with this. Now, if you want to GROW your six-pack, you will need to do abdominal isolation exercises on top of the compound movements just like you would any other muscle group.

For example, if you want to grow your biceps, you don’t do just pull ups, you add some curls to your program to isolate and destroy that specific muscle group, right? Well, you abs are the same!

Another point I want to make about those who only rely on compound lifts to work their abs is that if you’re always relying on the assistance from a weight training belt when performing your lifts, although you’re engaging your core, you will quickly find that YOUR core will be much weaker than someone who does not.

There is nothing wrong with using a belt, just understand that the more you use it, the more you need to spend time training your entire core (abs, lower back, & obliques) to make it stronger. The best thing to do would be to train without a belt when doing your lighter sets and only use your belt when you get into your heavier more intense sets.

How Often Should I Train My Abs?
I have found that abs are a lot like our calf muscles because they need a lot more volume in order to grow. With that in mind I don’t train abs just once a week. I actually train them four times a week and separate them into two workouts. “Upper & Lower” one day and “Lower & Obliques” on the other and I do these workouts after the muscle split I’m training for the day.

Ultimately, how often you will train your abs will come down to personal preference and how much time you have available, but let’s talk about my training schedule.

My ab schedule is very simple and I even have two videos you guys can check out if you would like to try my routines.

Starting Monday, I like to train two days of abs, rest on Wednesday then repeat Thursday and Friday. Weekends are ab rest days. Keep in mind that this is not set in stone. Sometimes if I am in a hurry, I will do my regular muscle splits and leave the ab workout for the weekend.

Day one focusing on “Upper & Lower ABS”
Day two focusing on “Lower ABS & Obliques”

Now there is a lot of debate that you cannot target upper or lower abs because the rectus abdominis is one big long muscle.

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I have never hired a personal trainer. Everything I do in the gym is a result of YouTube and Google research. I try to be thorough, but it leaves a lot of room for uncertainty. It really makes me happy when I hear advice that follows something I've already been doing. In this case, how much I use my lifting belt. I have two bulging discs in my lumbar. So I don't do heavy lifts without my belt. But I try to get to 70-80% before I throw the belt on. And I do this for the exact reasons discussed above. Love the channel Scott.

eppo
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fuck yeah, scott herman was in the correct anime generation

bobheadzeek
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Bro... I just started working out like 2 months ago. But I only found your videos a few weeks ago and I was thinking you were one of the best fitness sources on Youtube. Then I saw this and now I know it. An anime gym brah, so sick lol also thanks for all the information it's really helping!

ShawnBlaque
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Here are my useless stats, 5'11 224lbs (28-29% bf) I have an anterior pelvic tilt, been working abs even though i wont see them for a long time, i havent worked abs directly since i was 12 yrs old, i am now 21 yrs old. And am now working abs 3-4 times a week for up to 30mins a session. I have some definition in good lighting. But i used to deadlift 300lbs for 2 raw, this was last year, most of the weight was on my lower back and by some miracle, i didnt end up destroying my lower back :) never underestimate ab work, even if you are overweight or obese. Im pumped to get back to the gym and see if my deadlift went up, i honestly will be happy if its still around 300lb range.

My point, even if you are overweight dont give up on training abs if my lazy ass can train abs, anyone can lol :)

Great video scott

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Roids gut? You mean, bubble gut! bubble bubble bubble gut!

Sergeant
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Scott you are a beautiful human being with a lot of discipline. You obviously work hard to maintain the channel and your physique. I wish you the best. Cherish what you have. A beautiful gf, a lovely daughter and a great physique. Love malcolmn.

maka
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Great video Scott! I'm Indian, 20 years of age. Geologist and a gym freak. I follow your's and Rob Riches' videos very closely. I've been doing your rectus abdominus and obliques 4 day workout with a break in between and it has shown me some really good results! So thank you man, you rock! :)

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The fact that you like anime makes you my new favorite fitness guru😁

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I can’t believe it took me this long to find a channel with someone who has good advice and is actually natural.

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I completely agree what you said about the lower having to b focused on more because the targeting of the upper abs most of the time with exercises 👌🏾

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I was about to flame about your "t-shirt and anime" part of the video..but still...you gave some really good advices. GJ.

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Scott, you are such an inspiration to me and you are definitely of the best trainers out there! You deserve 10 million subscribers and more!  Thanks so much for everything you've done bro, it means a lot! 

ajavier
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love this video. so many people think you dont need to train abs at all to get a nice 6pack. Its all "abs are made in the kitchen blah blah blah" and its just stupid. You want popping abs people you need to actually train it

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Subscribed! This sort of talk is real and clear. I need him.

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whats up scott! Ive not been able to watch your videos for a while but now im watching them again and you're looking Nice man. Keep it good!

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ScottHermanFitness I was looking for a video to explain how to wear a lifting belt... I watched your video on this topic, and then came across this video as this is something I'm interested in... I'm currently training to become a PT, I'm female and really liking ur videos so far. Many thanks, great info and tips!!

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Thanks for video Scott, I've really been lost around this topic. You are the only fitness channels I'm subscribed to where you give helpful advice from personal experience and I'm grateful for it. Keep it up Scott!

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It's amazing how scott takes his time to answer the comments even though he has so many comments is amazing.

ahmedw
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I also started doing abs in some way 4x a week and I'm seeing great results :)

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You are quite articulate. I appreciate your commentary; comprehensible, and succinct. 

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