Basic Ab Isometric Program

Join Chris Lopez from FitAndBusyDad.com as he gets you closer to those 6-pack-abs you'd kill to get. Chris uses 4 basic exercises that will challenge your abs, strengthen your core all while giving you great posture as well.

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[CorruptCatalystVids1]

lol i liked the beginning of the video

[kaindrg]

the youngling working out with dad?

[2dbarry2]

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

[notfarnz]

great video thanx

[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]

@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.

[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.

[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!

[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.

[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.