ABS Workout Routine The abs are split into upper and lower abs and the upper and lower obliques. My workout includes exercises to hit each of these areas. The following is a list of exercises and what part of the abdominals they hit. Crunches- the bench press of the abdominals. Crunches hit all of the abdominals with special emphasis on the upper abs. Decline Crunches- Emphasizes upper abs. Cable Crunches (with a rope)- Hits both parts of the abdominals with emphasis on the upper abs. Reverse Crunches- Hits the entire abdominal complex with special emphasis on the lower abs. Hanging Leg Raises- Hits mostly lower abdominals. Hanging Knee Raises- Hits mostly lower abdominals. Sit ups- Hits the entire abdominal complex. Decline Sit ups- Emphasizes upper abs. Side Crunches- Hit upper and lower obliques, with a bit more emphasis on the upper obliques. Hanging Side Knee Raises- Emphasizes lower obliques. Trunk Twists (with broom handle across shoulders)- Emphasizes obliques. Abdominal Machines- Hit the entire abdominal complex. SAMPLE WORKOUT 2 warm-up sets of 12 reps of hanging leg raises 2 failure sets of 8-12 reps of hanging leg raises 1 warm-up set of 12 reps of cable crunches 2 failure sets of 8-12 reps of cable crunches 1 failure set of side crunches 12-20 reps (to both sides) 2 sets of 30+ reps on trunk twists Good Luck Adam