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EXERCISE 3: natural feel that engages all the
WEIGHTED
DECLINE SITUP abdominal muscles. I like doing
twists at the top to help work my
5 sets, 20 reps
obliques and serratus [the muscle
“To finish off my abs workout, I go that sits between your pecs and
about as old-school as old-school lats] a little more than they would
gets: weighted situps,” Ferguson get with just a normal situp.
says. “My abs are a strong point “One of the best pieces of
for me, so I usually do these on advice I can give,” he adds, “and
a pretty steep decline, but most something I always stress, is to
gyms have an adjustable bench, make sure you’re training abs
so you can always decrease or with the intensity and purpose
increase the angle depending on as you train everything else with.
your needs. The weight allows A good midsection is crucial to a
added resistance without using good physique, so don’t let off the
a machine and gives the lift a gas on abs day!”
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