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So like most things, my thoughts opinions and methods change over time. If I shot steel my base program today he would quickly see its a far cry from what he trained on almost 2 years ago.
Having said that let's talk about training abs for weightlifters and powerlifters.
Initially I subscribed to Louis Simmons' thoughts on ab training. Do them standing because in powerlifting if you are on your back then you are probably going to the hospital.
Ok so let's take that a bit further.
If your spine is in flexion you are missing your lift.
Why are we doing things like crunches? Or any ab exercise where our spine curves? We need to flex our abs and push out against them to create rigidity in the trunk and to maintain the kinetic chain from head to toe.
I am starting to think that a simple plank is adequate. And don't scoff at planks. If you are that guy that stacks plates on your back when you do them I guarantee you aren't doing it correctly. Holding a 10 second plank is extremely difficult.
There are other things you can do like goblet squats if you want to add weight but all we are looking for is a static contraction.
Any thoughts on this?
Having said that let's talk about training abs for weightlifters and powerlifters.
Initially I subscribed to Louis Simmons' thoughts on ab training. Do them standing because in powerlifting if you are on your back then you are probably going to the hospital.
Ok so let's take that a bit further.
If your spine is in flexion you are missing your lift.
Why are we doing things like crunches? Or any ab exercise where our spine curves? We need to flex our abs and push out against them to create rigidity in the trunk and to maintain the kinetic chain from head to toe.
I am starting to think that a simple plank is adequate. And don't scoff at planks. If you are that guy that stacks plates on your back when you do them I guarantee you aren't doing it correctly. Holding a 10 second plank is extremely difficult.
There are other things you can do like goblet squats if you want to add weight but all we are looking for is a static contraction.
Any thoughts on this?