Six Pack Abs in 3D (part 1)
Published: Mon, 08/02/10
Six Pack Abs In 3D
by Dr. Kareem F. Samhouri, CSCS, HFS
Neuro Metabolic Six Pack Abs Expert
There is a difference between training your abs and using 3D exercises to
enhance metabolic demand all over your body, forcing your abs to 'Pop'
out like nothing you've ever seen before...
There is a difference between choosing a normal workout and choosing
specially stacked metabolic and neural training protocols that exploit how
your nervous system works and engage more muscle with every exercise that
you do...
There is a difference between exercise from 'before' and exercise from the
future...
You are about to experience futuristic ab strength training and begin to
understand a world that never made sense before... you are way ahead of the
curve.
Before we get into today's workout, let's talk a bit about nutrition and the
importance of eating well for six pack abs training. Most people get this all
wrong by calorically depriving themselves during an effort to rip up their mid-
sections. The only problem with this mentality is that you may achieve six pack
abs, but over time your metabolism will fall so much that it's nearly impossible
to maintain what you've worked so hard to attain.
Instead, I'd suggest that you strategically choose food based upon your
intended activity level for the day. In other words, if I'm going to be doing high-
intensity based exercises, then it's ok to consume a bit more carbohydrates before
I do, as I'm likely to break them down, utilize all of the excess glucose derived
from those carbs, and actually leverage the carbs for an increased exercise effect.
Following a high-intensity training program, a combination of carbs and protein
will help me replenish the otherwise depleted energy source for my body and
muscles and surge my energy through the roof; I'll be able to do more with the
rest of my day as a result.
However, as my metabolism falls later in the day, I'll choose foods that help
keep me full, restore muscle glycogen for the following day's workout, and serve
to keep my body in balance. At this point in the day, my diet will consist more of
proteins and fats...
This is a winning strategy. The most important word you just read is strategy.
Knowing what the implications are of what I eat today for tomorrow's productivity,
concentration levels, and workout potential will affect how I make my nutritional
choices. This is the #1 problem most people face when it comes to getting super
lean and ripped. You are way ahead of the curve, my friends.
The workout below is founded upon the following 5 principles:
1. Your abs functionally work to stabilize your body during standing, walking,
running, reaching, and jumping.
2. Systemic fat loss cultivates a six pack that is longer lasting and appears more
quickly
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3. Creating body symmetry makes you look better, feel better, and avoid injury.
4. Burning calories in the gym isn't nearly as important as creating an 'afterburn'
effect that will last for 2-3 days after you leave the gym.
5. You have multiple muscle fiber types; it's important that you stimulate as
much muscle as possible in every exercise that you do.
Are you ready for a whole new era of ab training?
Instructions: Perform each of the following exercises for 50 seconds of work
and 10 seconds of rest. Utilize the 10 second rest period to transition to the following
exercise. You are so much stronger than you even know. It's time to realize all of
the strength inside of your mind and translate that to your body, which is only human.
In your mind, you are much more than that.
Exercise #1: Horizontal Dumbbell One Arm Swings (switch at top)
hand between your legs.
your gluteal muscles to max contraction.
to switch hands with the dumbbell at the top and come back down controlling
the weight.
Exercise #2: 3 Position Medicine Ball Press
while holding the medicine ball just in front of your chest with your elbows
against your side.
overhead and a 10 degrees in front of your body. Stop if/when you feel your back
arch or your shoulders elevate. This is a loss of form.
while rotating your spine and shoulders (not pelvis) to the left.
shoulder elevation control at any point.
Exercise #3: Bent Leg Dumbbell Deadlifts
to the side (symmetrically on both sides); dumbbells are in your hands at your sides.
the ground.
ground.
a standing position.
Exercise #4: Upright Dumbbell Rows
side, slightly forward bent so that your torso is at a 45 degree angle to the ground.
standing or jerking throughout the motion (HINT: this is done through your abs)
It matters what muscle you recruit.
Exercise #5: 1/2 Push Up Position Plank
feet close together.
letting your back arch or your shoulders round forward. Hold strong!