The Peanut -Optimizing the Ab Workout in the Four Hour Body (4HB) by Tim Ferriss

This is a short video on how to flatten your tummy or get that killer 6 pack based on Tim Ferriss suggestions in his new book the four hour body. I also provide some tips on optimizing an already great ab work out and demonstrate the myotatic crunch.

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[pdxhollym]

I've been using diet & lifestyle/exercise strategies from 4-Hour Body book with excellent results. My goal has been to get to a lower BF% & lose some inches around my middle & thighs. I've lost just over 10 inches so far and have my BF% in the elite range. I tend to bulk my obliques when I work out my abs so I have been very cautious about what I do for them. This exercise is easy for me without weights-can I add weight without risking bulking my obliques?

[amaherali]

@pdxhollym there are a few things you can do to make it harder:

1. Add weights - a couple pounds can make a HUGE difference in the degree of difficulty. Unless you use a lot of weight I wouldn't worry about bulking up.

2. Extend the time for each rep - instead of down for 4, hold for 2, up for 4, hold for 2 try doubling the times

3. Add a few more reps - the last few reps are always harder.

In the end, try experimenting with combinations of the tips above for what works best for you.

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[bighurt1972]

Has this worked for you? I've been following the slow-carb diet for about a month now and I have experienced some pretty decent results so far with inches lost, although my actual weight seems to be all over the place. I'm planning on implementing the kettlebell swing and myotatic crunches in next week after a full 4 weeks on the diet.

[amaherali]

@bighurt1972 Actually thats exactly what I did. I did 4 weeks of the slow carb diet only then implemented the make it your self kettlebell and myotatic crunches every other day. After about 6 sessions using the peanut I lost 11% of the body fat around my abs.

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[bighurt1972]

Thanks for responding! I was wondering about your frequency of doing the workouts. I know that he suggest only doing the sets twice a week, but I think I will use your recommendation and shoot for 3 times per week. During this first month, most of the loss has come at my lower body. I'm really hoping by adding in the exercises, it will target the midsection.

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