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Quick Ab Workout 5 Minutes (FOLLOW ALONG)

Quick Ab Workout 5 Minutes (FOLLOW ALONG)

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If you need a quick ab workout that can be effective in just 5 minutes this is going to become your go to follow along workout for abs. You don t need any equipment at all to perform this fast ab workout. You can perform this at home with just a little space on the floor. The key to any quick ab workout is that in order to be effective it has to follow the principles of science based ab training. That means that the ab exercises selected have to hit all of the areas of the core including the upper rectus abdominis, lower rectus abdominis, and obliques through each of the major functions of the abs. This means that rotational exercises are going to be important as well. Rest time should always be kept to a minimum when performing ab workouts. The key to making the exercises doable even as you get fatigued is to shift the focus of the workload around the core. It is known that the lower ab fibers can be preferentially biased by performing ab exercises that initiate the movements from the pelvis. When you lift the pelvis back towards a fixed upper body you can more effectively hit the lower abs. The downside to this approach is that the sheer act of lifting the legs can be quite challenging for many. Your legs have weight to them and performing lower ab exercises can be hard for those who have abs that aren t strong enough to lift that weight. That said, performing these exercises is key to improving the overall strength of the core and getting you to be able to do this fast 5 minute ab workout easier over time. Likewise, it is possible to influence the upper abdominal fibers more favorably when you perform 6 pack ab exercises that move from the top down. This means that when your shoulders are lifted off the floor and move towards a fixed pelvis these upper abs are going to be more active. The key to being able to perform an ab workout without getting fatigued to a point where you can t continue is saving these easier top down exercises for last in the workout - as we have done here. People may ask if it is ok to perform this ab workout every day. You can. The abs are made up of predominately slow twitch fibers good for helping to maintain posture. These tend to be very resilient to frequency and volume. That said, a long ab workout isn t necessary to see results from ab training. You are better off developing a habit of consistent daily ab workouts in order to see your six pack abs develop in conjunction with following a diet plan that will help you to strip away any unwanted body fat that could be covering them right now. Here is what this science based ab workout looks like: Heels to the Heavens - 60 seconds (lower abs) Twisting Pistons - 30 seconds (lower abs and obliques) Dueling Clocks - 30 seconds (lower abd and obliques) Rest - 30 seconds Starfish Crunches - 60 seconds Canoe Crunches - 60 seconds Twisting T Planks - 30 seconds In just 5 minutes you are able to get an effective workout for abs that can be performed each day to help you carve up your midsection and leave no stone unturned when it comes to training the muscles of your core.
Date: 2023-12-17

Comments and reviews: 20


Two questions:
Question on recent video Stop f cking up the Bulgarian Split Squat - I notice when I put my back feet flat on the bench, I feel like I may not have the proper ankle mobility/flexibility. Is there a good way to stretch or strengthen it?
Follow-up to a previous video titled How to Fix Tight Hips (WITHOUT STRETCHING); waking up one morning wrong, I gained the issue of not being able to do the knee off the ground external rotation test on my left, because of hip flexor area pain / pinch. It has improved (I couldn't squat as much yet, but I'm wondering whether there's stretch or any other exercise that you recommend doing in addition to the clam shell type workout.
Thank you! Love learning so much from you and Jesse

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I would love to see a video from AX about the ''optimal'' recovery routine, starting immediately after the last rep of training on that day (including nutrition. Very interesting in this case would be also, what to avoid after Training in order to cause adaptation and productive overreaching. So for example what kinds of Supps to avoid after a workout (as for ex. : Vitamin C and E, and so on) or cold water immersions. I am referring here to the Huberman Lab podcast with Dr. Andy Galpin, where the were talking about recovery. In Any Case Jeff and Jesse, thanks for your great work and the amazing content you provide us: )
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Another video like this? Like, come on, which one of the 100 ab exercises you proposed over the years are you actually doing yourself? Which are the most effective ones for each of the respective ab muscle areas? Where s the muscle hypertrophy in this after a while?
Not saying they re not tough, but one gets confused with that many exercises for the restricted areas of and around the abs. Some science-based simplicity in these workouts would be the best for us viewers.

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Any other recommendations for exercises and training except from stretching for getting rid of sciatica ( started 4 weeks ago) coming from lower back (assessed by Physio therapist, causing pain in left upper glute when extending the back and tingling down the leg down to tibialis and toe. Can walk and sit ok, as long as I don't extend my back. Worst at night.
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FAST ACTION Q&A - Leave your most burning question about this video or any other training, PT or nutrition question within the first 2 hours of this video s release (AS A SEPARATE COMMENT) and I will pick 8 to get a detailed reply from me right here in the comments. Answers wi
ll be posted within the first 24-48 hours of you leaving the question. Good luck!

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Heels to heaven is an exercise that many people can't perform correctly. The ability to control the pelvis, especially for women and those who have hyper-lordosis, is not there. But fortunately there are other exercises to train the lower abs. Do you believe that a PT needs a degree to become great at the job?
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FAST ACTION Q&A: How do we deal with muscle imbalances? I just got into training (AX-1) and my left arm is way weaker than my right. Should I just lift max on each arm with the dumbbells, not limiting my right arm to what my left arm can lift, and as well do some separate exercises for the left arm only?
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Been doing your ab workouts for about 3. 5 years. It's the only app I've ever bought. There's still some workouts that i need to take a break in. I always change out twisting pistons because i feel it's more cardio than abs. Dueling clocks is much harder than it looks.
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Started training consistantly after watching your videos for about 8 years ago. The only thing I can't get a handle on is the nutrition cos I have a sweet tooth. So i am geting stronger but at the age of 47 I realised that the six pack is not going to happen for me.
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After learning about spinal stability, I'm sticking with the McGill big 3 and never doing another ab workout again.
Abs get worked during nearly all other exercises.
I'm focusing on training then to do what they're meant to do and that will be enough for me.

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What is your suggestion of exercises to do to maintain leg strength or at least prevent atrophy occurring in a non weight bearing leg while recovering from a broken ankle? Is there a good strategy to use to maintain symmetry between both legs while recovering?
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What s the definitive answer on the BEST way to gain muscle and strength? I feel like everyone has their own answer these days based on different studies but what do you think? What s the best rep range, amount of sets etc?
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Is doing a push pull legs routine done twice in a week, and including 3 days of running/HIT training as well too much? I am a 25 year old student who has been playing a lot of sports throughout his entire life. Thanks: )
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Whrn are we getting one more Athlean app for workout?
With two versions please - Home or gym.
Yes, I know there are many great apps out there. However some of them do lack science.

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Is there a specific reason you don't perform dumbell pullovers lying flat on a bench? I find it uncomfortable to perform with just my upper back on bench and it restricts how much I lift.
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Dude you inspired me to maintain my washboard abs all year around! People said it s impossible to maintain wash board abs naturally, but like you said it s consistently. I m already one month in!
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I would have to do a modified version of the 2nd exercise because I have plantar fibromas. I am also doing the stretching excercises that you suggested in your other video on plantar fasciitis.
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Here's a question - We're advised to bring out the chest and arch the back when performing a bench press. Why don't we do the same in pushups? What's the difference?
Thanks Jeff!

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I love the 6 min follow along. Is this any more or less effective for lower abs? Should I mix an exercise or two? I don't care about the length of time. Thanks for the knowledge!
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Is HIT cardio better than normal, what is the difference and how long should we do it (can we say that X minutes of HIT's could equal Y minutes of norma cardio)
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