Hi Vince. You have great abs...what are your favorite exercises or the ones you find most effective for deeper cuts? Thanks Jason

Jason,

Thanks for the compliment, I appreciate that. Basically the deeper abs come from using resistance at least once per wk, although training abs in total 2 to 3 times per week. I never used to have developed ab muscles years ago until I started incorporating resistance training, now they started to build just like any other muscle that you train with weights. Of course, your abs won't even show through at all without proper dieting, which is essential in having that six pack look.

Here are some particular exercises that have become some of my favorites, and I suggest doing 2 sets of at least 10 - 20 reps per set of each. Probably doing at least 3 different exercises per training regimen:

- seated leg raises

- hanging leg raises

- inclined crunches

- rope pull downs

- seated ab machine crunches

Check out a good fitness magazine or consult with a trainer at your local gym for more detail on each different exercise, and for proper form. I always go with a form that really allows me to target and feel the abs working. Also, remember to work your lower back as well, which will balance out your midsection, for proper core strength training. An example of this would be hyper extensions (roman chair), or there is a fitness machine that works specifically for this purpose.

I hope this all helps, and good luck to you in your own quest for the perfect six pack!

Vince