Carve Your Core with Combination Moves

January 28, 2014

Carve Your Core with Combination Moves

Get ripped abs—without really thinking about it—with this four-move routine.

Training your abs like a bodybuilder can lead to a good-looking six-pack. But training your abs like an athlete makes for a six-pack that can also perform. Speed, strength, and the ability to explosively move in all directions come from the core, or rather, a core that is trained for those qualities. Combination moves, where you pair up different exercises to form one uber-lift, train the core to stabilize you during complex movements. This workout also pays attention to the core's many functions—flexing the spine, controlling its extension, twisting the torso side to side, and absorbing and redirecting force. The beauty of this kind of training: You can develop great abs without really thinking about it. Focus on challenging, fun, moves thatremind you of your days as a high school/college athlete, and you'll recover the six-pack you haven't seen since then.More >