Six-Pack, Eight Ways

Six-Pack, Eight Ways   Build a rock-solid core with one of these eight functional moves.   To make your abs pop, you need to shed body fat and strengthen your abdominal muscles. Sure, crunches and situps may activate the abs, but these moves don't actually target as many midsection muscles, like your obliques, compared with more functional movements. "The core needs to be trained in different planes of motion," says Travis Brown, C.S.C.S. "The body is basically a cylinder, and muscles don't just attach north and south. They function by twisting, rotating, pushing, and pulling." Build strength, improve performance, and get ripped using these eight functional core exercises. Add one of these to the end of a strength and training workout. Do 3 to 5 sets of 6 to 12 reps. If your core is your weak point, start your workouts with one of these exercises.   More >       Also Check Out:     Best Old-School Training Techniques   Newer isn't always better. Check out these classic training tips that will never go out of style.     Banish These Foods from Your Fridge   Some staples like pickles and milk could explain why you're not able to drop those last five pounds.     Secrets to Lasting Longer in Bed   It's no fun for her (and embarrassing for you) when it all ends too early.     You Asked, We Answer   Today's reader question: How do you improve your car's gas mileage?     Fitness Breakthroughs   Take steps (literally) to beat big health risks, plus other breaking news in the world of fitness.     All Hail to Kale   You've likely heard a lot about this nutrient-rich vegetable lately, and trust us—it lives up to the hype.         mensfitness.com | Subscribe to Men's Fitness Magazine | About Us | Privacy Policy | Contact Us     All e-mail addresses were obtained through user-submittal on MensFitness.com. To unsubscribe, click here. Or view our Privacy Policy.     © 2013 Weider Publications, LLC. All Rights Reserved. A subsidiary of American Media, Inc., 4 New York Plaza, NY, NY 10004