3 Abs Training Exercises For Ripped Abs

It's been said by many people that the six pack is the holy grail of working out and getting in shape.

And for good reason, because that area is among the most stubborn to lose belly fat.

For many this can be a frustrating challenge, if you're carrying around a pot belly, or an overhang. All you want to do is get rid of it!

Well I'm here to show you the most effective abs training exercises that build muscle the fastest. Of course you have to also focus on nutrition and cardio.

Sports personally gave me a toned midsection, but never a six pack. When I maxed out on sit-ups and crunches, I had to find another way. That's when I stumbled across a tip that changed my midsection for life.

The trick that no one's really talking about is to add weight! Once I started training my abs like my other muscles, I began to get results like I was getting in my other muscles.

So here are 3 great abs training exercises for ripped abs.

1. Rope Pulley Crunch

*Set the pulley up high and get a mat
*Get on your knees about 4ft from the column
*Adjust the weight
*Pull the rope attachment to either side of your head
*Keep your hips still and curl your torso - trying to touch your elbows to your knees
*Keep your chin tucked to relieve your lower back
*Hold for a one count and release

This exercise is great because it keeps your abs in tension the entire time and you get a full range of motion. Do 8-12 reps for 3 sets. You should be about to max out on the last few reps of the last set.

2. Hanging Knee Raise

*Start in a hanging position from a pull up bar
*Bend your knees
*Curl your torso upward
*Try to touch your knees to your elbows
*Use your abs, not your hip flexors

As you get stronger, you can add 5, 10, or 15 lbs dumbbells between your feet. 8-12 reps for 3 sets.

3. Decline Bench Sit-Up

*Adjust the height - more declined more advanced
*Hold 5 lb weights on either side of your head
*Do a regular sit up keeping your chin tucked
*Stop just below horizontal but don't let your shoulders touch the bench - repeat

Another great exercise that allows a full range of motion while staying in tension the entire time. Dumbbells are better for this exercise than plates. 8-12 reps for 3 sets.

These abs training exercises are sure to pack on muscle in your midsection and give that pop-out washboard you've always been looking for. On my website, I've included a video with these plus two more great exercises, one of which that I invented that targets your entire midsection and will leave you ripped in a few weeks.

Want to find out more about how to get a six pack, then visit Mitch Graves' site to watch his video on abs training exercises where he reveals two more great exercises.

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