The High Intensity Approach To Getting Ripped Abs

By Russ Howe

If there is one mistake that most gym lovers make, it is spending too long looking for an over complicated answer explaining how to get abs, when in fact the truth is a lot easier to digest. There are three major mistakes generally made here.

If you have ambitions of achieving a solid six pack, you need to cover these three bases first:

1. The abs are three separate muscles, you must hit each rather than just one.

2. There is no need for 2000 crunches, keep it simple.

3. Focus on tensing the muscles at the top of each rep, in the same way you would on a bench press or a shoulder press. Do not simply go through the motions.


If you can accomplish those three things then you are probably already satisfied with your results. However, most people fall at one of those hurdles. The first one in particular is a common sticking ground for many people. They subject themselves to tons of sit-ups, but very little else...

They are skipping their lower abs and obliques - the small muscles down the side of the stomach. If you only hit the top two, you'll only develop the top two.

Try hitting every single muscle in quick succession, such as the workout example below:

1. Crunches with feet on an exercise ball x 20

2. Leg raise with swiss ball held between your ankles x 20

3. Knee-touch-crunches x 20

Perform each exercise straight after the last, as a circuit, without any rest. After you have reached the end of the third exercise you should rest for around two minutes before beginning again. See if you can achieve 5 rounds of this.

Today\'s workout teaches you how to get abs in minimal time with this brutal circuit.

Intensity is key to the success of your workouts. Training your midsection is no different here, so keep the intensity level turned up to achieve superior fat loss results.

It is very easy to get caught up in bland, boring workouts for muscles which do not provide the same ego-boosting stimulus as biceps, chest and shoulders. This is why many men neglect training their legs and do very dull midsection workouts, but the fact is any muscle needs a reason to develop. If you keep hitting it with a boring, easy workout then it won't force itself to change.

If you get your training intensity sorted out, you can get fantastic results in a very short space of time. Should you train abs with weight? This is not really necessary, providing you can keep your intensity level high. Today's body weight circuit teaches you how to get abs with no fitness equipment and those who apply the techniques will see results from it.

About the Author:

Biography: You can learn how to get abs by watching the complete workout clip from Russ Howe PTI. Russ is an in-demand trainer who answers tough gym myths such as should you train abs with weight and more on his fitness and nutrition blog each week.