STOP DOING CRUNCHES | 5 Exercises For A Six Pack | Ep. 06

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  • @jonasblom6177
    @jonasblom6177 7 років тому +4858

    Beginner: 3:27, 6:15, 9:30, 15:32
    Intermediate: 3:59, 7:42, 10:38, 17:04
    Advanced: 5:30, 8:16, 13:30, 17:45

  • @SandeepJagatha
    @SandeepJagatha 7 років тому +3347

    Beginner :
    1. Vertical chair knee raise 3:27 - 3 sets * 10 reps
    2. Elbow plank for 1 minute 6:15 - 1 min
    3. Bicycle crunch 9:30 - 3 sets * 10 reps
    4. Superman 15:32 - 3 sets * 10 reps hold-on 10 secs on each rep)
    Intermediate:
    1. Hanging Knee Raise 3:59 - 3 sets * 10 reps
    2. Side plank 7:42 - 30 secs each side
    3. Reverse crunch on decline bench 10:38 - 3 sets * 10 reps
    4. Good mornings 17:04 - 3 sets * 10 reps
    Advanced:
    1. Toe to bar 5:30 - 3 sets * 10 reps
    2. Roll out plank 8:16 - 1 min
    3. Around the world 13:30 - 3 sets * 10 reps
    4. Hyperextension 17:45 - 3 sets * 10 reps
    Notes:
    3 days a week
    Circuit fashion
    1 set of abs any one first thing as warm up every day as many as you can...
    A picture is worth a thousand words -> raw.githubusercontent.com/sjagata/knowledgeCorner/master/workout/abs.png

    • @Dixxi91
      @Dixxi91 7 років тому +17

      Sandeep J also if you're at home you can do all the beginner ones if you skip the first one. Still a good workout, I'm going it right now cause I ain't got time to travel to the gym before work :D

    • @johnstafford6458
      @johnstafford6458 7 років тому +10

      Nice work.
      Intermediate has normal planks (push up position) for 1:00 before going into the side planks which are for the obliques.
      It's 4 sets for the 3 ab exercises. Then you do the lower back last. He didn't specify, but I would go with 4 sets as well.

    • @Rousland1
      @Rousland1 7 років тому +6

      THANK YOU SO MUCH :D

    • @DivyDogg
      @DivyDogg 7 років тому

      What does circuit fashion exactly mean?

    • @SandeepJagatha
      @SandeepJagatha 7 років тому +10

      Take any one of the exercise routine from the listed (beginner/intermediate/advanced) and do it 3 sets in a repeated(circuit) fashion(1,2,3,4 -> 1,2,3,4-> 1,2,3,4)

  • @joespn18
    @joespn18 8 років тому +3260

    Here's the complete workout guys!
    *_Ab workout_*
    *Beginner:*
    3:29 Vertical chair knee raise
    6:15 Elbow plank for 1 minute
    9:29 Bicycle crunch
    *Intermediate:*
    4:03 Hanging knee raise
    7:42 Side plank for 30 seconds
    10:38 Reverse crunch on decline bench
    *Advanced:*
    4:32 Toe to bar
    8:16 Roll out plank
    13:29 Around the world
    *_Core workout_*
    *Beginner:*
    15:31 Superman
    *Intermediate:*
    17:03 Goodmornings
    *Advanced:*
    17:45 45 hyperextension

    • @crupo123
      @crupo123 8 років тому +24

      Joespn dude I seriously love you ❤️

    • @joespn18
      @joespn18 8 років тому +10

      Love you too

    • @jjboy157
      @jjboy157 8 років тому +1

      Verticle lmao

    • @joespn18
      @joespn18 8 років тому +7

      You really laughed your ass off to that? :P haha

    • @shaumiksaha
      @shaumiksaha 8 років тому +1

      Thanks Josepn!

  • @demisx
    @demisx 5 років тому +2092

    This video is really good, but kinda long - I ran out of chips twice.

    • @samuelmillard21
      @samuelmillard21 5 років тому +30

      Lmao 😂

    • @armandoortiz9114
      @armandoortiz9114 5 років тому +14

      No 6 minute abs here 😂

    • @desbarros64
      @desbarros64 5 років тому +37

      I had KFC watching this. I worked out my abs reaching out for the next piece of the 6pc Mega Bucket, dipping my chips in the gravy and drink, damn that was a good work out....

    • @ThcBanaman
      @ThcBanaman 5 років тому +4

      Hold on, Tony Lopez knows what makes a real man.

    • @biplobshrivastava1100
      @biplobshrivastava1100 5 років тому +4

      😂😂 lol

  • @darthvader1482
    @darthvader1482 6 років тому +116

    Dude puts 5 exercises in the title, shows that, plus extra. Absolute mad lad, max respect, no clickbait, no sh*t, just straight to the point, excellent advice and teaching.

    • @really5580
      @really5580 3 роки тому +2

      Maybe he just is not good at math.

    • @iTzLagz1995
      @iTzLagz1995 3 роки тому +6

      @@really5580 Did u pay attention to the video.... Its 5 different exercises in 3 different levels. 5 beginner, 5 intermediate, and 5 advanced. Didnt say to do literally everyone, but to pick 1 of 3 levels of your level of the 5 exercises that you're able to do... So why gotta put someone down for something they said that isn't even wrong? Or are you just one of those keyboard warriors working out your fingers as u reach into a bag of chips in between typing?

    • @starsabergaming
      @starsabergaming 3 роки тому +2

      Even the lord of the sith works out 💪

  • @samgriffin6221
    @samgriffin6221 8 років тому +481

    I always visit the comments section early to see what the experts have to say.

    • @KASHFITNESS
      @KASHFITNESS 8 років тому +22

      sam griffin I always visit the comment section to see you post this 😂

    • @megacrosbie
      @megacrosbie 8 років тому +3

      Stray Voltage i hope your doing a donald trump impression

    • @marvinbane1943
      @marvinbane1943 8 років тому +27

      sam griffin I always visit the comment section to see if Sam Griffin is here to see what the experts have to say

    • @samgriffin6221
      @samgriffin6221 8 років тому +1

      Stray Voltage the expert has spoken ^^

    • @rhettparker1153
      @rhettparker1153 8 років тому +17

      MGfitness I always visit the comment section to see if MGfitness is here to see if Sam Griffin is here to see what the experts have to say.

  • @timz4053
    @timz4053 8 років тому +401

    heavy compound lifts to build the core. ab exercises to shape and help define the abs. diet to make it all visible.

  • @richiehops7881
    @richiehops7881 5 років тому +791

    We already have abs! They're just under a layer of depression and comfort eating.

  • @dewinmoonl
    @dewinmoonl 7 років тому +621

    good honest guy, does his reps to failure and doesn't really have "perfect" form or try to show off. just a very grounded person explaining what can be done. nice vid 5/5

    • @christietrumb7807
      @christietrumb7807 6 років тому +26

      I was coming on here to say something close to your comment!! He’s an excellent teacher because he focuses on details and the WHY behind the move. You can tell he truly wants his audience to grasp what’s hes saying. I love that he’s not looking in the mirror every 10 seconds. Humble pride is sooooo sexy

    • @Jon-nk9tt
      @Jon-nk9tt 6 років тому +1

      You're either humble or prideful (sinful) learn the difference.

    • @sirsatire7802
      @sirsatire7802 5 років тому +6

      @@Jon-nk9ttnothing wrong with being proud over a body you sculpted

  • @patrickmordue1282
    @patrickmordue1282 7 років тому +27

    There's a lot of content out there on this subject and most videos don't add much. I found this to be really well put together and of value.

  • @ralphlazio505
    @ralphlazio505 3 роки тому +5

    Steve is a really good trainer. He lays out the facts about exercise, diet, and family genetics; sooo true. He doesn’t BS. I like that. Gets to the point 👍🏼

    • @jeanbaumgartner4052
      @jeanbaumgartner4052 2 роки тому +1

      Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 TO That One!Ralph!So True 👍 👏 🙌 🙏 😀 😄 👍 👏 🙌 🙏 😀 😄!

  • @eiebsrebla
    @eiebsrebla 3 роки тому +1

    It’s very comforting and motivating to see someone as ripped as yourself show that it takes effort to do these exercises. It helps with staving off demotivation when struggling to finish sets.

  • @dmdevon
    @dmdevon 8 років тому +1989

    "stop doing crunches"
    way ahead of you, bro. i'll just eat tacos instead

    • @myuseronly73
      @myuseronly73 7 років тому +2

      loool

    • @marcohernandez7646
      @marcohernandez7646 7 років тому +2

      Devon Waslusky same bro 😂😂😂

    • @sumguy01
      @sumguy01 7 років тому +18

      I just died reading this

    • @maggotthemadman8142
      @maggotthemadman8142 7 років тому +7

      My best advice is keep your feet on the ground and reach for the stars.

    • @shafeem.s.a.9204
      @shafeem.s.a.9204 7 років тому +2

      Devon Waslusky ... Tacos are for enjoying and eating- save it for a date.

  • @lisabembry6891
    @lisabembry6891 7 років тому +8

    My hat is off to you! I love the full digestitable explaination of circuit and example. Clarity is eveything for me. Simplicity grooms motivation. You're an excellent trainer from my UA-cam perspective! Thank you. Abs-a-coming!

    • @Nottnicee.
      @Nottnicee. 6 років тому

      Lisa Bembry your hats still on in your profile pic btw🤷‍♂️

    • @renierblignaut4811
      @renierblignaut4811 6 років тому

      Lisa Bembry jurus77#777777778898ikn,;zmel0|

  • @AlexisB0
    @AlexisB0 6 років тому +940

    BEST EXERCICE EVER : 5 SETS OF STOP EATING CHIPS

    • @brody_c
      @brody_c 6 років тому +52

      For those starting out try 1 set and work your way up. (Advanced Excersize: Eat a salad. Don't go too high on the reps or you'll turn into a vegan)

    • @SH3player
      @SH3player 6 років тому +1

      fuhhhhhh you!!!

    • @deansley174
      @deansley174 6 років тому +3

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @gmchitaru
      @gmchitaru 5 років тому +6

      Read this while eating my chips with zero remorse :))

    • @chukwunonsoezeiru6160
      @chukwunonsoezeiru6160 5 років тому

      Legend! Lol

  • @samman9478
    @samman9478 4 роки тому +1

    Steve aside frombeing a great athelete and educator you´re a great human being. In ALL the ab workouts all I see these atheletes that break no sweat and make it seemsoeasy and after I follow their vids for a week I can master their move and start to feel that it´s innnnnnnefffffective and repetitive, but the movements are always hard which makes sence it is afterall training, even the beginner movement .... finally an athelete that says it how it really is and shows that it´s not easy even at a professional level really Steve you´re a great man thank you

  • @TonyNelsonCamping
    @TonyNelsonCamping 3 роки тому +18

    3:40 Knee Raise
    4:12 Hanging Knee Raises
    5:35 Hanging Toe to Bar
    6:45 Planking
    7:58 Side Planking
    8:50 Roll out plank
    9:44 Bicycle Crunch
    11:05 Decline Crunch
    11:38 DC toe to ceiling
    14:05 "Around the worlds"

    • @sunriseboy4837
      @sunriseboy4837 2 роки тому +1

      NAZ, thanks for that. Great abbreviation!

  • @thisisHowHedidit
    @thisisHowHedidit 5 років тому +7

    I know this was posted over 2 years ago, but it is an EXCELLENT video!! Thank you for your precision and focus- I'm excited to get started!!!

  • @matsernn
    @matsernn 8 років тому +8

    Arms looking huge here, Steve! Keep it up

  • @joenavanodo3780
    @joenavanodo3780 5 років тому

    You are a good teacher. Your presentation is motivating. Your body physique is so: I can talk the talk, but also, I can walk the walk. I’m now 74 years old, retired and trying to take care of my body. I know I cant do all of this, but I can, and I am doing some, every day. I feel fantastic now, thanks for this great video.

  • @attra91
    @attra91 5 років тому +9

    Steve thank you for taking the time to show us this workout. Sure helps me.

  • @Andrew-tl9gk
    @Andrew-tl9gk 3 роки тому +30

    Stop doing crunches - 3rd exercise is crunches

  • @sebastianschack-lindhardt3668
    @sebastianschack-lindhardt3668 5 років тому +599

    I swear you look like Jeremy Renner in the thumbnail...
    Edit: Thx for 500 likes :)

  • @anrose8335
    @anrose8335 3 роки тому +1

    Steve, I can see you are doing each of those exercises for beginners to advanced til "failure." That is giving it your all, which is what I intend to do. Thanks for all the awesome tips!

  • @zsultz9074
    @zsultz9074 8 років тому +14

    Rectus abdominus is the 6 pack brah. Transverse is deep to it. Keep it up

  • @intsccents
    @intsccents 5 років тому +10

    This Vlog was one of the most professional ab workout videos I have seen ! it really went into deep explanation of how to do abs the right way... L.A Rob

  • @jmp814
    @jmp814 4 роки тому +17

    Thought this was very well done. Quick breakdown of targeted muscles, good cover of variety for different fitness levels and progression, while not forgetting the importance of stretching the back, without going overboard.
    Congrats.

  • @chicagocarpenter8142
    @chicagocarpenter8142 4 роки тому +2

    Hey Steve wanted to thank you for posting these videos for a beginner like me these videos are my go to and I’ve lost 20lbs and gained serious muscle definition since starting working out according to your videos. You’re the man keep it up.

  • @simplefitness4341
    @simplefitness4341 8 років тому +268

    hello. The first is rectus abdominis, remember that transverse abdominis is deeper.

    • @jayson546
      @jayson546 8 років тому +21

      Lol he sounds like my Bro who I used to hit the gym with when I was 17 and I thought knew everything until I realized he didn't know shit haha

    • @JavisDj7
      @JavisDj7 8 років тому +3

      +Jay Kim jajajaja... Well i am sure he know, probably he confuse

    • @emZee1994
      @emZee1994 8 років тому +2

      Simple Fitness beat me to it

    • @yoguimasterof69
      @yoguimasterof69 8 років тому +3

      definitely

    • @christophermueller1865
      @christophermueller1865 8 років тому +32

      He knows, he got them mixed up which happens when on camera, which he later corrects multiple times if you watch the video further than 2 minutes.

  • @deleted44
    @deleted44 7 років тому +42

    Just ate a pint of ice cream, time to crunch my way to a six pack

  • @caudill41
    @caudill41 7 років тому +287

    “Stop doing Sit-ups” tell that to the Army

    • @Hyp3rBee
      @Hyp3rBee 6 років тому +13

      caudill41 when he said that, take it with a grain of salt.

    • @wanik4
      @wanik4 6 років тому +11

      Fucking Navy too

    • @TheKingnaShow
      @TheKingnaShow 6 років тому +18

      That's why they need better trainers.

    • @abbywhitley5778
      @abbywhitley5778 6 років тому +24

      And that's why the PT test is changing to hanging knee raises... which he actually showed in this video. Hell yeah Steve!

    • @justine7221
      @justine7221 6 років тому +3

      You can add the Air Force as well.

  • @wbdrugstrat
    @wbdrugstrat 5 років тому +1

    This may be the most complete video on abs training for a beginner like me that I have seen online yet. Thanks for posting.

  • @musa8714
    @musa8714 8 років тому +82

    Good advice. I remember when I tried out like a thousand different ab exercises because I wanted them so badly when I started..
    Now 4 years later they are really developed by the same simple exercises I just kept doing.

    • @Av4nQuisH
      @Av4nQuisH 8 років тому +28

      lowkey advertising in every video lmao, i see u

    • @iboamk9494
      @iboamk9494 8 років тому +2

      hahahahaha MUSA! You're the man bro.
      Check out his video where he benchpresses 170kg guys, fkn beast!

    • @musa8714
      @musa8714 8 років тому +1

      Black Blackersen haha thanks for supporting me much love bro

    • @musa8714
      @musa8714 8 років тому +1

      Poyraz Oh my bad, I did heavy ab pulldowns with the the robe used for triceps, I also have this machine in my gym that's kinda similair to knee raises but you can put weights on it.
      those 2 are really all I did and kept getting stronger at

    • @Ali.gatorr
      @Ali.gatorr 8 років тому +1

      which exercice

  • @aesleticphysiques4729
    @aesleticphysiques4729 8 років тому +1270

    If these exercises help me look more like Steve himself, I'm more than willing to try it out.

    • @KASHFITNESS
      @KASHFITNESS 8 років тому +7

      AesLetic Physiques 😂 id have to agree

    • @dominance3204
      @dominance3204 8 років тому +7

      AesLetic Physiques get yourself some susta.

    • @gcbrah2774
      @gcbrah2774 8 років тому +30

      lol, not if youre natty son

    • @fadingangel1934
      @fadingangel1934 8 років тому +4

      GC brah its not just about being natty but its genetics like muscles insertions

    • @Wassermonster
      @Wassermonster 8 років тому

      AesLetic Physiques you kinda have to workout everything else

  • @anupamasharma4472
    @anupamasharma4472 6 років тому +3

    combination of best abs workout and knowledge, need more of this

  • @dougwheeler4549
    @dougwheeler4549 3 роки тому

    Just came across this site earlier and have watched several clips.
    Recently went thru a Joe Manganela 6 week 5 day a week push pull program with a trainer focusing on my form. Went well, but didn't build much muscle but did lean down and increase stamina. Was looking for another program to settup another session and had recently mentioned a to failure approach for another 60 day run at it.
    Watching a number of these programs has steered me toward rather than hitting several body parts in one session to focusing on one area per day to failure. Such as this arm bicep/traps regiment in one session. Will see how this goes with one body part per day with a follow up of another 5 negative to failure reps with assistance.
    Excellent to the point instructions.

  • @cryptoenthusiast4999
    @cryptoenthusiast4999 6 років тому +29

    Why so many thumbs down? Simple, straightforward training with clear instructions. Thumbs up AND subscribed!

    • @moorshound3243
      @moorshound3243 5 років тому +1

      with so many mixed views & advice it's hard to know what to do? years ago I would crunch my ass off & I had an 8 pack I was very proud of, now don't do sit ups & I have a fat belly.

  • @nobreakfast7489
    @nobreakfast7489 8 років тому +49

    VACUUM TIME! 3 SETS OF 15 SECONDS!

  • @ByYeeqz
    @ByYeeqz 8 років тому +134

    Hold my proteinshake imma do the advanced.

    • @skyzenskyluke5880
      @skyzenskyluke5880 7 років тому

      Full Activity Go for it bro !!

    • @georgenicola1100
      @georgenicola1100 7 років тому

      Full Activity =)))

    • @Chris-ts2yc
      @Chris-ts2yc 7 років тому +10

      Hold my syringe im going to do all of em at once.

    • @traceyharrisonjr9065
      @traceyharrisonjr9065 6 років тому

      Full Activity I’m not going to lie to you, but I just uploaded a video on how to really get abs! Let me know what you think fam

  • @SebSar-ef4zj
    @SebSar-ef4zj 5 років тому

    You are an excellent teacher, sincere & to the point. * * * * well done to you * * * *

  • @RoughTake
    @RoughTake 6 років тому +7

    Steve man, this was great to hear, and see! Thanks for giving us the real man! Keep it up Steve!

  • @RamenCupBMG
    @RamenCupBMG 5 років тому +6

    when I was in middle school, I had a crush on a girl. A friend of mine said "if you want to get with a girl like that, you need a six pack." I took that to heart and everyday for at least 3 years, I did 100 sit ups before bed and maybe a bunch more throughout the day during the summer and weekends. I'm 22 now and though I do other ab work outs, those sit ups I did were where most of my development came from. I genetically have an 8 pack and i've had the top six visible since i was in middle school. I was skinny but not skinny enough to have "skinny boy abs." fast forward to 20 years old, i get a little chubby and my abs are still present even at a high body fat percentage. I hate the phrase "abs are made in the kitchen." obviously abs are more define when you're at a lower bf% but that's true for every muscle. just like every other muscle, abs need to be worked out and just like every muscle they can look "big" at higher bf%. obviously there are a bunch of other ab workouts that you can and should do that aren't sit ups and technically you're right because sit ups and crunches are different work outs, you can't crunch your way to a six pack but you can definitely sit up your way to a six pack. if you need proof, I can provide pictures.

    • @Benjamin-be9ve
      @Benjamin-be9ve 5 років тому +3

      I think we're good, you can put the photos away chief

    • @jonathonmacfeat3587
      @jonathonmacfeat3587 5 років тому

      Hey actually could u do a ab workout on ur channel

    • @ashleyburks4639
      @ashleyburks4639 5 років тому +1

      Here i wanted to see what happened to you and the girl.

  • @gangsta4404
    @gangsta4404 7 років тому +32

    I like all the different abs exercise he did, and I'll definitely include them in my daily workout.
    But, the "crunches" he's saying "stop doing" are the same crunches/sit ups I've done, with my diet and within 2 months I had amazing results.

    • @nikolaiaverin2857
      @nikolaiaverin2857 7 років тому

      dadz Stencovich what's your diet

    • @lilfishhead7199
      @lilfishhead7199 7 років тому

      What's your diet?

    • @scottwall8419
      @scottwall8419 7 років тому +2

      dadz Stencovich he said they don't help unless you are low body fight percentage. His point was that he doesn't think that crunches will help you get there without a proper diet and that there are better excersizes to help you cut the fat besides crunches

    • @allenbinion1575
      @allenbinion1575 6 років тому

      TWO MONTHS?!
      Dude. Been at it 5 mnths and CONSISTENTLY. I have two top abs...lol
      And NOT what I consider "chiseled"
      What the HELL am I DOING WRONG???
      I do up to 220 reverse, weighted crunches every core day. 2 times a week. What the hell am I doing wrong.

  • @kgo3382
    @kgo3382 6 років тому +1

    Thanks so much Steve! I'm glad what you said bout how crunches are not effective! I always had difficulty doing them right and my lower back would just be in pain. I will be incorporating this 20 minute workout tomorrow really appreciate it. I really want these abs by summer with my strict diet n cardio

  • @fy1755
    @fy1755 5 років тому +6

    Great video am 63 and still working out

  • @coletontasker2406
    @coletontasker2406 8 років тому +9

    "BYcycle" lmao at a boy Chandler

  • @spiritbeckonyou
    @spiritbeckonyou 5 років тому +3

    Thanks Steve!! Really inspiring for me!

  • @maiwei
    @maiwei 4 роки тому +2

    Been doing back-extensions for years and they saved me from a bad lower-back injury (and even helped me recover with some daily stretches).
    If you wanna go even further, easy back bridges (not curved back, but straight back) for a static hold also do wonders.

  • @TH3C001
    @TH3C001 5 років тому +3

    Something in this video made me realize something. My number one question for people in great shape like this and who are ripped like this guy is not about what kind of exercise or workout they do, but what they do for a living that allows them the free time to get these workouts done lol.

    • @LightspeedGaming
      @LightspeedGaming 5 років тому +1

      I mean it's not hard to take an hour out of your day to workout XD

    • @RemyISnow
      @RemyISnow 5 років тому +1

      I wake up three hours before I need to leave for work. First thing in the morning is putting on running shoes and getting to the run path. 30mins of running, then back home and drink some coffee and lift weights or core workout. Then breakfast and watch UA-cam videos lol

  • @dtjesus101
    @dtjesus101 7 років тому +112

    To help with my planking, I actually do hold a $100 with my butt cheeks and get a buddy to punch my stomach

    • @suzi_in_zone6B
      @suzi_in_zone6B 6 років тому

      😂😂😂😂

    • @richardescultero3168
      @richardescultero3168 6 років тому +1

      Need to go back again to confirm this 😂😂😂

    • @davidstorton910
      @davidstorton910 6 років тому +3

      I hope that $100 isn't in one dollar bills, if it is he's probably more than you're buddy

    • @davidyuperez6309
      @davidyuperez6309 6 років тому

      Lmfaoooo

    • @nubiasista9709
      @nubiasista9709 6 років тому

      Oh my goooooddd. I couldn't stop laughing at this comment.

  • @GamingJeffro
    @GamingJeffro 8 років тому +480

    "Stop doing crunches" > Proceeds to do 5 types of crunches

    • @maiac.colucci8415
      @maiac.colucci8415 7 років тому +19

      that's what I was noticing too! I was hoping there would be a response to that. What's the difference between what he's saying NOT to do and those **crunches** he's doing?????

    • @maiac.colucci8415
      @maiac.colucci8415 7 років тому +7

      Thanks for the feed back @wrecksheeps. Do you mean "sit ups"? Don't do old-time sit ups; do these types of "crunches" instead? I'm all about saving my back!

    • @calvintedesco1186
      @calvintedesco1186 7 років тому +14

      Hi Maia. I appreciate your desire to keep your back safe. To answer your question on crunches, I am not 100% sure what he means. However, the moves he has chosen here activate more muscles than the traditional crunch, which would burn more calories, which would get one closer to their six pack abs.
      The crunch and the situp are two exercises that are often performed horribly for hundreds of reps at a time with hopes of getting a six pack. They do have a place in some training plans, but not necessarily like that.
      As far as for your back - these exercises could hurt it too if done incorrectly. I recently made a video talking about avoiding hyperextension at the lower spine. Anti-extension exercises can save your back while developing your abs simultaneously. (Something like the plank shown here, or the bottom portion of the leg/knee raises). Without knowledge of this we might watch this video, pick up some new exercises, and proceed to jam our spines into hyperextended positions on every repetition.
      I hope you don't mind this lengthy response to your comment. I am a Kinesiology student and personal trainer and I just could not help but to respond to someone interested in a healthy back!
      -Calvin

    • @foolishyish
      @foolishyish 7 років тому +3

      dragon flags are great💪

    • @ackshayambekar2400
      @ackshayambekar2400 7 років тому +3

      Calvin Tedesco
      can u elaborate more easily on the hyperextension thing

  • @ahmedabdelmagid390
    @ahmedabdelmagid390 4 роки тому

    It is so good to watch natural truthful bodybuilders as you on UA-cam.

  • @sweetyc031
    @sweetyc031 6 років тому +7

    Very helpful! Gonna try these tonight for my workout session .Thank you 🤗

  • @zackxfrostyy
    @zackxfrostyy 6 років тому +12

    seeing your abs and me imagining what I would look like with them motivates me so much.

  • @pavlandr
    @pavlandr 5 років тому +64

    Sam: STOP DOING CRUNCHES!
    Also Sam: *does crunches*

    • @runegeezy
      @runegeezy 5 років тому +3

      I was about to make the same comment

    • @stoicx8362
      @stoicx8362 4 роки тому +2

      exactly!

    • @sollyxdoomyx7905
      @sollyxdoomyx7905 4 роки тому +1

      dunno why for some people doesn't work on crunches or are they doing it wrong way 😂😂😂

    • @paulpesci1
      @paulpesci1 4 роки тому +2

      I did crunches for a full year. Legs up, feet flat and feet straight. 100 of each.... Every single day.
      It was... OK but I needed other exercises to get proper definition. He did bicycle and reverse crunches, not traditional crunches. He's right.

  • @floraflynn1131
    @floraflynn1131 2 роки тому +1

    I'm 70 and loved this video. Will be doing all these excercises never to late to be what you might have been!

  • @patrickmead4543
    @patrickmead4543 5 років тому +3

    This video was insanely helpful

  • @misguidedyouthbrand6338
    @misguidedyouthbrand6338 5 років тому +52

    "You cant crunch your way to abs"
    That statement went against my whole belief system on abs

  • @taylormaines9909
    @taylormaines9909 8 років тому +26

    this will be one of Steve's most viewed videos in a couple years

    • @traceyharrisonjr9065
      @traceyharrisonjr9065 6 років тому

      Taylor Maines I’m not going to lie to you, but I just uploaded a video on how to really get abs! Let me know what you think fam

  • @RunhdeepS.Sandhu
    @RunhdeepS.Sandhu 4 роки тому

    Excellent video Steve. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @hunterrr3032
    @hunterrr3032 5 років тому +7

    Respect for being able to talk while holding a plank

  • @brothersofthebackrow
    @brothersofthebackrow 8 років тому +23

    wish the actual routine was written in the description

    • @JNU92
      @JNU92 7 років тому +2

      Bach Frog just take notes.

  • @jarredking899
    @jarredking899 4 роки тому +13

    I got ripped doing 4 sets of 100 sit-ups 6 day’s a week when training for the marines. May not b the best way but it is possible.

    • @gottacheckyourself
      @gottacheckyourself 4 роки тому +1

      My point exactly, I don't understand why Crunches are being shunned upon. Arnold did 200 a day. Look at how he looked!

    • @michaelmadsen8793
      @michaelmadsen8793 4 роки тому +2

      1000 ways to skin a cat. Smarter not harder. Sometimes one can reach a goal faster by listening and learning. Arnold's whole routine would have been different if he new then what he knows now.

    • @partofme100
      @partofme100 3 роки тому

      @@gottacheckyourself Arnold never had good abs. Look again, he was always twisting his torso a little sideways, so it looks thinner. He even said this in a interview.

    • @michaelboano7183
      @michaelboano7183 3 роки тому

      Exercises like crunches that flex (forward motion of part of spine) the spine and done without great spinal stability put dangerous pressure on the entire spine and over a period of time can lead to lumbar spine problems during middle and old age. Extension (backward motion of spine) of the spine is actually a therapeutic method to lessen lower back pain. Whether one flexes or extends the spine the movement causes a shearing force that amplifies the risk. The shearing force happens when the vertebrae change their normal alignment which can put extra pressure on the disk. Many of these fitness experts r not up to speed on the long term consequences of spinal flex ion from an unstable position. Other than that, this fellow gives good tips

  • @rickymastne5281
    @rickymastne5281 3 роки тому

    thanku for the show n tell. abs wkout.. I'm 60yrs old. as a reminder. of the exercises given, been along time.. keep in touch my friend..Rick

  • @FrodeForhammer
    @FrodeForhammer 8 років тому +182

    One word...
    ATHLEAN-X

  • @klovarlainey2772
    @klovarlainey2772 6 років тому +52

    Yo, Just showed your video to my client to educate them,
    I'm a personal trainer at fitness first, This video is solid man. It was a great way to educate my client.
    Thanks Steve.
    Thumbs up.

    • @markvaci158
      @markvaci158 5 років тому +6

      You train people and you show others' videos to them? Hahahahaa

    • @jakealcaraz4276
      @jakealcaraz4276 5 років тому +2

      mark vaci what do you do? Probably nothing stfu

    • @bendywon5100
      @bendywon5100 5 років тому

      Except for the fact he mis identified body parts

    • @Poison69
      @Poison69 5 років тому

      mark vaci Yeah why not? What is this video made for?

  • @okcoolshades2203
    @okcoolshades2203 7 років тому +729

    You look like Hawkeye

    • @okcoolshades2203
      @okcoolshades2203 7 років тому +5

      In a good way though I really like your channel man

    • @delashone20
      @delashone20 7 років тому +3

      Hkkkj HE DOES, OMG!!!

    • @IllDropUrKd-_-ndchannel
      @IllDropUrKd-_-ndchannel 7 років тому +3

      That’s dead ass why I clicked I thought this was Hawkeye

    • @Silver1763_
      @Silver1763_ 7 років тому

      I’llDropUrKd-_-2nd channel &3&3838 same here isnt that some bs

    • @kingchris1875
      @kingchris1875 7 років тому

      Hkkkj he does lol

  • @shabnumosman5192
    @shabnumosman5192 3 роки тому +2

    Thank u. Just started lunges. 30 sec hold. Then increasing it every day
    Really appreciate this video. As I need to get my core strengthened. Looking at your physic inspires me to follow your technique

  • @kidzero1943
    @kidzero1943 8 років тому +278

    Got it, 100 dollar bill in my ass.

  • @bottygerjoe
    @bottygerjoe 7 років тому +94

    Cracks me up how people ignore the diet part. They just go right to the workout.

    • @slamdunkslamdunk9888
      @slamdunkslamdunk9888 6 років тому +6

      Tyger Jo Yep. 85% kitchen and 15% workout.

    • @Florian00
      @Florian00 6 років тому +2

      @@slamdunkslamdunk9888 Depends on what workout you do and what starting weight you have

    • @artyomarty391
      @artyomarty391 6 років тому

      Most people want to get in shape, not to become the Terminator or super perfect, so the diet is kind of pointless for many. People want to work out, but they dont want to be a gym rat. A person who doesnt work out and eats like a slob will greatly benefit if he contrinues to eat like a slob but adds some 20 minute daily workout routine to his life
      Also people are vastly different. Some people can train for 1 month and get gains as someone who trained for a year
      Finally, people process foods differently. Some people will be skinny no matter what. Matter of fact some of the world's champions of eating competitions are very skinny.

    • @optimuss_jedi2394
      @optimuss_jedi2394 5 років тому +1

      It’s sadly true. Starting working out in January at 300 lbs with no diet (just no fast food) no progress . Feb I started keto and I’m at 280 already in 16 days

  • @daveclarke100
    @daveclarke100 8 років тому +10

    Stop doing crunches right now...demonstrates a bicycle crunch.

  • @nichole8609
    @nichole8609 5 років тому +1

    So happy to have found this video. Been wanting to tighten my stomach and have some definition. You have gone much more indepth about working out the abs and back. Thank you.

  • @Turco949
    @Turco949 5 років тому +22

    5:35 - Kids started screaming after seeing how hard it was.

  • @fatimazeb1151
    @fatimazeb1151 6 років тому +6

    A best ab workout i have seen. motivate me to keep up the 22 days

  • @isMattLucas
    @isMattLucas 8 років тому +4

    cable crunches & cable woodchops should definitely be in there too

  • @jeanbaumgartner4052
    @jeanbaumgartner4052 2 роки тому +1

    Looking Great Steve Cook!Thanks For Sharing This Video With 📹 👍 😀 👌 👏 😊!

  • @1MMORTALAGU1LAR
    @1MMORTALAGU1LAR 5 років тому +9

    Than you for sharing your knowledge, just started to get back in shape and getting as much knowledge as possible .

  • @ScottMshao69
    @ScottMshao69 8 років тому +11

    hey steve...lets see u grip that 100 dollar bill! LOL

  • @hadihoseinzadehsalaleh269
    @hadihoseinzadehsalaleh269 5 років тому +13

    transverse abdominus is the muscle we use to do the " Vacum " the one you call transverse abdominus is actually called Rectus abdominus and the line in between is linea alba.

    • @aliciab6193
      @aliciab6193 5 років тому

      I do vacuums, they totally work

    • @hadihoseinzadehsalaleh269
      @hadihoseinzadehsalaleh269 5 років тому

      @@aliciab6193 ofcourse they do, since you're using mainly( not only! ) transverse abdominus to do it, which by time it gets stronger and makes the abdominal umbilical region look more "flat" but my pint was that he didn't use the correct name which might confuse some people in case they wanna research it further.

    • @frontlinestrength
      @frontlinestrength 5 років тому +2

      Was about to comment this too! You beat me to it!

  • @emmanuelrousseaux4670
    @emmanuelrousseaux4670 3 роки тому

    I am french. Your explanations are very intresting. So real mood. Even in a long vidéo, I stayed on way. I will try your advices. Many thanks Steve

  • @murk2002
    @murk2002 5 років тому +3

    Key word to pickup on is you need to be at a caloric deficit to get abs, like starving basically.

  • @pekozyn6514
    @pekozyn6514 4 роки тому +15

    Living with your grandma makes your probability of having abs from 60% to 0

    • @gidd
      @gidd 3 роки тому

      lmao

    • @iTzLagz1995
      @iTzLagz1995 3 роки тому

      I was about to say how but then it dawned on me of what u said lmfao. Glad I thought b4 I typed 🤣🤣

    • @DefSquadFan
      @DefSquadFan 3 роки тому +1

      @@iTzLagz1995 Yeah at first I thought it was because living with your grandma makes you a loser or something. Then I realized grandma's are always making baked goods.

    • @iTzLagz1995
      @iTzLagz1995 3 роки тому

      @@DefSquadFan exactly 😅

  • @nicklabbeful1
    @nicklabbeful1 8 років тому +10

    Correction: The six pack is actually the rectus abdominis

  • @karen81681
    @karen81681 3 роки тому

    Excellent channel!! Just subscribed!! Been a bodybuilder, weight trainer, runner, and yoga instructor for 35 years! Fantastic tips!!!

  • @danielzayn7228
    @danielzayn7228 5 років тому +10

    So when will b the next avengers sequel jeremy?
    Great vid bro 🔥🔥🔥

  • @RichOffPnp
    @RichOffPnp 5 років тому +5

    When you come here to see work outs and u get a science lesson

  • @INNAMENNADEKKA
    @INNAMENNADEKKA 4 роки тому +3

    I am doing crunches for 1 months....
    Alternate day...(means 12-15 days in 1 months)
    I can see me abs...
    I will start pull up ab exercise..
    Along with crunches

  • @AK-tx8jd
    @AK-tx8jd 4 роки тому

    Excellent demonstration of suitable exercises for tummy , core and lower back.

  • @Crosby4hyg
    @Crosby4hyg 6 років тому +60

    Would love to see a diet plan from this guy, I've been doing a lot of chicken/fish and rice but it's getting boring.

    • @catcall569
      @catcall569 6 років тому +12

      Crosby4hyg Go Green... spinach, kale, raw and steamed vegetables... KETO

    • @villanyar
      @villanyar 6 років тому +4

      Go for fruits then.

    • @horseliver338
      @horseliver338 6 років тому +8

      Don't get stuck on the same shitty foods, eat beef, steak, fish, chicken, whatever you like, as long as the protein outweighs the fats in terms of macros it's alright meat in my book, if you work out hard and lift heavy eating lots of carbs isn't going to ruin your aesthetics neither.

    • @coleweber3262
      @coleweber3262 6 років тому

      IIFYM Diet bro, maybe intermittent fasting if your schedule permits.

    • @davidevans1646
      @davidevans1646 6 років тому

      I agree that is pretty much my regimen and salmon get expensive but the results are great. I add zucchini and squash too

  • @crand20033
    @crand20033 5 років тому +4

    He says, stop doing crunches but then he advocates reverse crunches.

  • @Rayzax94
    @Rayzax94 7 років тому +14

    transversus abdominis goes across your waist like a weightbelt, the top to bottom going muscle which if shows you call abs or 6 pack is the rectus abdominis! :) Correct that, great video keep it up!

  • @joeycastillo3352
    @joeycastillo3352 3 роки тому

    This video is great and very helpful. Thank you Steve.

  • @TheBenNagy
    @TheBenNagy 5 років тому +123

    Title: “Stop doing crunches”
    Video: * does crunches * 😂

  • @iamnrg4288
    @iamnrg4288 7 років тому +729

    talking while doing plank......RESPECT!

    • @dimitrisstamatelis812
      @dimitrisstamatelis812 7 років тому +68

      iamNRG Planks are pretty easy.

    • @adamas9676
      @adamas9676 7 років тому +2

      ???????

    • @ajtepal8596
      @ajtepal8596 7 років тому +1

      Dimitris Stamatelis I agree

    • @ElliotTarrant
      @ElliotTarrant 7 років тому +7

      Yeah it's not the hardest thing to do 😂

    • @wesdowty79
      @wesdowty79 7 років тому +54

      If you cant talk doing a plank I don't know what to tell you lol

  • @austinchase9546
    @austinchase9546 8 років тому +11

    Should have re-shot the beginning after refreshing on your anatomy lol. Excellent exercises though.

    • @PettyGG
      @PettyGG 7 років тому

      Austin Chase Thats the result of google searching information. You dont really know it.

  • @majorlewis928
    @majorlewis928 5 років тому +1

    Oh Yeh, Best Abdominal class ever!

  • @IssaMikE-d2u
    @IssaMikE-d2u 8 років тому +76

    you should be the next James bond

    • @calvinwynn7866
      @calvinwynn7866 7 років тому

      zLoRd CrUeL 47 TM ya I could so that

  • @MichaelAM2012
    @MichaelAM2012 8 років тому +7

    Steve acts like he's never had abs before lol

  • @climber7565
    @climber7565 5 років тому +11

    ok that was intense, I need to get on board this path! Steve, which video explains the nutrition advice to complement this training?

  • @geertvddries
    @geertvddries 4 роки тому

    One of the best video's on abs online because at least you really know what you are talking about + have the form to show it. Thx for the inspiration!