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The Stacked 12: 12 Ab Exercises You NEED To Do To Build A Six-Pack In 2016 [Exercise Lists]

Posted by Bryan DiSanto on Apr 20, 2016 in Abs, Exercise Lists, Featured Article, Fitness Lists, Lower Abs, Muscle It UP, Obliques | 3 comments

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Six-Pack Ab Exercise 4: Ab Planks

How To:

Target Muscle(s): Core (All)

You know ’em and probably hate ’em, but it can’t be emphasized enough — Ab Planks (done correctly) are one of the most important and potent core exercises on earth. They need to be in your routine multiple times per week.

They build all-around core strength, tighten up the abs—which sucks everything in tight like a vacuum—and correct poor posture.

(1) Form a bridge on your forearms and toes.
(2) Press your forearms into the ground, squeeze your abs, keep your back flat and butt up, and hold.
(3) Maintain that position for 60-120 seconds.

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Founder & Editor-in-Chief at Lean It UP

ELLO ELLO I'm Bryan DiSanto. I'm the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Lean It UP, a CPT/CSN/Fitness Coach, Chef trained at Le Cordon Bleu – Paris, NYU graduate, ex-fat kid, and all-around fitness junkie.

I also contribute to Men's Health Magazine.

When I'm not working on my abs (or somebody else’s), whipping up avocado roses and avocado toast, or running a Tough Mudder, I'm probably yelling at a Carolina Panthers game somewhere.

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