Carving Your Core! Three Moves for Better Abs!

Everyone wants the perfect core. The abs are consistently ranked the most desirable muscle group - thanks a lot right?

Here are the the exercises you can do to be on your way to the physique you want.



3. Captains Chair

A great way to hit the "lower abs", or the lower region of the core is the Captain's Chair.

To perform Captain's Chairs you will need the appropriate equipment at the gym. Make sure you are contracting well on all reps and not swinging.

2. Planks

Build up core strength, ab definition, and overall power with the plank.

Try starting with 30 second planks and working your way up to a minute or minute and a half. These are fun to do with partners to see who can go longer.

1. Weighted Cable Crunches 

Weight cable crunches are a great way to pack on muscle and build strength.

Get on your knees and grab either your triceps rope, or straps. Pull the weight down behind your head and crunch forward. Make sure to go slow and use a weight that you can feel the pull on. Don't go to heavy and be sure to be considerate of your back.


Remember that abs are made in the gym, and the kitchen. When eating during a bulking phase, or any caloric surplus diet the abs won't necessarily be showing. Your body fat percentage does play a large role when it comes to the definition of your core.


Slow and steady - this isn't a race. As always is the case - remember to stretch properly both before and after you lift to aid in preventing injury, growing in range of motion, and assist in recovery time.