The 6-Pack Mindset
We tend to see outrageous exercises, movements, and even classes that claim they will give you a stronger core or a six-pack in days. I encourage a shift in your mindset to optimize your training to obtain the six-pack look.
WATCH: Why Do I Always Wear a Belt?
This question makes me want to bite someone’s head off. But then I remember it’s one of those questions that also requires me to take a step back and reflect on how I got to where I am today. That’s an extremely valid question and one I haven’t answered in many years.
WATCH: Road Trip Rants — Explosive vs. Strong, Trendy Hashtags, and Dave...
At some point Dave will make it to his destination, but until then, he’s got a few more questions to answer.
Off-Season Bodybuilding Program for Powerlifters and Strongman Competito...
A good off-season program gives your joints a break, helps you put on quality muscle, and gives you a mental break from the rigors of competing so you can just have some fun training. This program provides all of those things.
Stomach Fat is Way too Stubborn
If your belly fat seems to be extra stubborn, it may be because of these 3 over looked situations.
StrongFirst Rules: Ab Training Mistakes
The Chairman Pavel Tsatsouline shared the five most important things you should know for ab training.
Torso Training for Maximal Performance
This four-week core-development program will enhance your stability, optimize your posture, and allow your body to function how it is meant to.
Do Powerlifters Need Direct Abdominal Work?
Some say torso stabilization comes from bracing during heavy compound movements. Others disagree.
WATCH: Exercises to Build a Impact Crater-Making Deadlift
Unconventional movements to boost pulling power.
JL Plank
JL Holdsworth instructs his athlete on how to properly perform a plank for better transfer to walking out heavy squats and pulling heavier deadlifts
WATCH: Pelvic Tilt for Deadlift Lockout
Is your lockout holding you back from breaking deadlift PRs?
Standing Abs with Straps
EliteFTS Team Member and Iron Sport Gym Owner, Steve Pulcinella demonstrates the Standing Ab Exercises
Post-Pregnancy Tummy Flattening
I’m a huge fan of stabilization exercises, standing ab exercises, and the like.
Long Spud Strap Ab Pulldown
This exercise, like most sporting activities, is done standing which all of the “sport specific” guys will love.
Things I Would Do Differently
When I put a post about needing article ideas, I got some real good ideas from a bunch of guys. The one I kept getting the most was, “What would you do differently?” So, here is a list of things I would do differently if I could go back in time. Please keep in mind that this is just my
Two Reasons for Throwing Out Crunches and Sit-Ups
The torso musculature was meant to transmit force, not produce it.
Project Six-Pack (Part 2)
Have you been fumbling around with your training, adding things in and out for no apparent reason?
Project Six-Pack (Part 1)
What once was the outline of abdominal muscle trying to peak through had now taken on more of the infamous muffin top shape.
EFS Rack Ropes - Chin ups, Leg Raises and Ab Fallouts
Video demonstration of EFS Rack Ropes – Chin ups, Leg Raises and Ab Fallouts.
EFS Rack Ropes - Hanging Straight Leg Raises
Video demonstration of EFS Rack Ropes – Hanging Straight Leg Raises.
Plate Knee Tucks
This is another great exercise to do with limited equipment or with beginner athletes.
Plank With March
Perform the plank by holding yourself on your elbows and toes, keeping your body in a straight line
Plank With Band
The plank exercise is a simple, yet difficult exercise that will work on the stabilization of the abdominal muscles.
Plank with Alternating Arm
Perform the plank by holding yourself on your elbows and toes, keeping your body in a straight line.
Plank Hold
The plank exercise is a simple, yet difficult exercise that will work on the stabilization of the abdominal muscles.
Leverage Double Rotations
The double bar version loads the rotation more and on this version I definitely prefer the natural rotation of the feet.
Russian Twist with Sledge
Leave it to Martin Rooney to show me a bunch of stuff I have never seen before.
Side Pillar with X-Vest
The side pillar is an exercise for the abdominal that is quite different then what we are used to.
Side Plank with Inside Leg Raise
This version of the side plank is more difficult than the standard version.
Side Plank with Top Leg Raise
This version of the side plank is more difficult than the standard version.
Side to Side Push up
The lifter will perform a typical push-up and while in the bottom position will push to the left and to the right and then back to center and finish at lockout, repeat.
Side to Side Ring Pull-ups
Pulling from one side to the other shifts some slight weight more to one side than the other.
Braced Squats - Version 2
Maintain upright, neutral torso posture throughout the execution of squat.
Sledge - One Arm Around Head
This is a great shoulder mobility movement and serves as a great warm up exercise
Side Plank with Kettlebell
Perform a side plank and hold a kettlebell in your top hand, with your arm extended straight.