Basic Ab Isometric Program

[2dbarry2]

good vid, learned some things I totally could not remember from a few years back, thanks

[notfarnz]

great video thanx

[CorruptCatalystVids1]

lol i liked the beginning of the video

[cjrodman]

Hey Chris, first of all i want to say great video. I like the idea of isometric stabilization throughout the posterior and anterior (abdominals) chains in our bodies. However, please keep in mind that the body stays in the position it is trained through neuromuscular memory in the brain. Your side planks looked crooked, so keep those straight. Secondly, i think keeping your feet on the ground in a prone cobra with arms fully extended is a much better position; No hyperextension of the the back.

[houserm8]

Isometric is the best workout for abs and all these workouts are perfect! These negative comments bother me and reiterate the fact that too many people think they're experts when it comes to working out. Also, these comments remind me of the annoying guy at the gym who goes around fixing everyones workout, when he should be worrying about himself. keep up the good work

[topformfitness]

Good stuff... we use these before training to activate the core. Sorry to see those few internet experts leaving negative comments... keep up the good work!

[wookieeassassin]

Why not just go to the gym and do some heavy squats and deadlifts? Works the abs pretty well.

[Aeoryth]

@wookieeassassin Isometrics work faster, because they use as many muscle fibers as possible because you're essentially working against an immovable force. When you lift an object, as in doing a heavy squat, your brain tenses as few fibers of your muscles as possible in order to conserve energy... The idea is to tire out those fibers so that your brain activates more. It takes many reps, while being tiring and potentially damaging to your muscles.

[Aeoryth]

@Aeoryth (continued) isometrics, when applying them against an immovable object such as equivalent pressure from your body or an object like a ball or something, activates every muscle fiber in that area as quickly as possible. Your brain simply wants to get the job done as easily as possible, isometrics forces you to require all of the muscle fibers available. It works faster, and is also safer for your muscles.

[Aeoryth]

@Aeoryth Sorry to like... Spam this video.... For the record, these exercises are actually more like static holds rather than isometrics. Isometrics is a form of exercise that applies full resistance to your muscles so that you are unable to push or lift or move anything.

[topformfitness]

@Aeoryth - Thats one definition.. another (straight from text) is: Isometric exercise or isometrics are a type of strength training in which the joint angle and muscle length do not change during contraction. Static core exercise does apply. But I hear what youre saying.

[kaindrg]

the youngling working out with dad?

[Porco69]

The first, second and third exercises are for ABS! Isometric workourt. The last exercise, for lower back.

[kantbestopped86]

these are great exercises but NONE of them work your abs! first exercise is for your glutes, hamstrings, and lower back because of the extension. second exercise is an isometric workout mainly for your lower back again, it works the lower back and not your abs because the muscles are keeping the back from collapsing. third is your side plank which is for your obliques and finally your prone cobra again brings your back into extension working your erector spinae! i hope you are not ACSM certified

[topformfitness]

@kantbestopped86 - In one sense I agree... he should have said CORE isometrics (glutes and low back are part of core), but actually the plank DOES directly activate the rectus abdominus (abs), and the side plank does involve the obliques, and they all involve transverse abs to some extent. If the plank is resisting the back from collapsing, ie- resisting AGAINST lumbar extension, then the abs are the direct agonists. Google it. Wanted to clear that up, bc you were a little harsh on the guy.

[ttramone]

That's awesome Chris - very helpful. Thanks for posting.

[lazyasian15]

Wow this looks cool thanks for the video.