Six pack abs…every guy wants ‘em. And trying to get them while lying flat on your back on the floor is NOT the best way to do it. When you take off your shirt, you want abs that scream POWER and working your midsection while on your feet is the best way to do it. Athletes don’t train or play flat on their backs (the good ones at least!)…and if you want a ripped midsection like an athlete, you have to train your core on your own two feet.
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Time-Efficient Fat-Loss Training With Limited Equipment
You’ve got things to do and places to be…when you’ve got limited time available to train, you have to make FULL use of every single second you have available in your workout…
And that means circuit training…
And that means not your “normal” circuit training, either!
The “A” Factor
Many coaches and strength coaches who create weight-training programs for their teams tend to neglect emphasis on the area of the body that many fitness experts feel is paramount to athletic performance. The most overlooked, underrated part of the body with respect to competitive sports training is the midsection. For the purposes of this article, the midsection is defined as the abdominals, obliques, and lower-back muscles. The function of strong abs is not just to look good at the beach; a well-trained midsection is the “missing link” to modern sports training, and is crucial in taking your athletic ability to the next level and beyond.
Tone & Strengthen Your Abs
Bruce Lee took advantage of his time by training his incredible abs unnoticed while sitting in boring meetings. He isometrically contracted his abs by pressing his lower back into a chair. There was no apparent movement, but his rectus abdominis muscles were receiving a secret, awesome workout.
Your torso is a vital area for you to tone and strengthen if you want to increase your power. Torso exercises stabilize the spine, protecting you from injury. Abdominal muscles allow your torso to turn, twist, and bend. Your waist connects your upper and lower body to generate the tremendous torque necessary for dynamic punching and kicking. Solid abdominals are essential to make this connection. Strong core muscles also enhance your balance, protecting your internal organs.