Question: What are the best exercises to do for abs?
Someone told me that planks were better than anything. I have tried and tried to do that and get nothing from them. I think that I am doing them right. I have watched tons of examples on you tube. I still can’t get anything out of them. Maybe I’m not doing them right. I don’t know.
Answer: Planks are not really very good for abdominal development. Consider them more of a core stability exercise.
A number of studies have shown that bicycle crunches and hanging leg raises activate more motor units (muscle fibers) than other ab exercises. So these are obviously a great starting point.
Likewise, one of my personal favorites is decline crunches. As you get stronger you can easily add resistance to these by holding a weight (plate or dumbbell).
I hope that helps a bit.
All the best on your journey to washboard abs,
Dr Clay
I ve been following your advice for quite a while now Dr Clay and need to say that I made quite good progress thanks to the wealth of information you are offering both here and on t nation! Thank you very much for all the time you spend sharing your great b-building tips with us
You are very welcome, Kamil! It’s my certainly my pleasure.
All the best!
Dr Clay