Top 3 Science-Based Exercises For Six Pack Abs (Upper vs Lower Abs) ft. Matt Ogus
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In this video we're looking at proper technique on three ab movements to maximize muscular development of the six pack while avoiding injury.
Matt Ogus! Thanks for the help on this video bro!! / flexforall2
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What is a 6 pack (rectus abdominis) focused exercise you'd include in your top 3?
@mooshizhd3754
4 жыл бұрын
sitting up to change the tv channel
@ThomasMendenhall
4 жыл бұрын
Machine crunches
@Dufud6
4 жыл бұрын
ab wheel has become my new favorite
@dimitris1601
4 жыл бұрын
Deadlifts
@ty7742
4 жыл бұрын
V-ups
1. Rope crunch (12-20 reps) 2. Hanging leg raise( 6-15 reps) 3. Bicycle crunch (15 to 20 reps)
@mateusdovale4108
4 жыл бұрын
What is the best sets range?
@fabioperezbouckaert5365
4 жыл бұрын
@@mateusdovale4108 cant you see it?
@deione170
4 жыл бұрын
@@fabioperezbouckaert5365 He said sets
@fabioperezbouckaert5365
4 жыл бұрын
Depends on how you want to divide it through the week, tota amount of sets u can do is 36 a week. You divide it in 3 days, 3 sets of each
@fabioperezbouckaert5365
4 жыл бұрын
Depends on how you recover and your objectives, he cant generalize it
I love how Bro Jeff is now used as a staple "how to do this wrong" skit
@SASMADBRUV7
4 жыл бұрын
It's genuinely really useful while being really funny at the same time
@payday_1150
4 жыл бұрын
@@SASMADBRUV7 its not funny
@SASMADBRUV7
4 жыл бұрын
@@payday_1150 fine then. It's not funny since you've told me now.
@jasminecontreras7341
2 жыл бұрын
@@SASMADBRUV7 🤣🤣🤣
@Gentledegenerate
Жыл бұрын
@@payday_1150 I laugh every time
bro jeff's bicycle crunches has me dying
Was going to rewatch season 8 of GOT this weekend but instead convinced my wife to binge Technique Tuesday. Shes a keeper.
@hockeyandsoccer4ever
4 жыл бұрын
......
@3dsfan5
4 жыл бұрын
Why would you torture yourself by rewatching that
@Adonis8989
4 жыл бұрын
Of all seasons you wanna rewatch season 8?!?!
@TommyAngelo1337
4 жыл бұрын
Is that some new kind of cardio?
@317cferreira
4 жыл бұрын
Rewatching season 8 because we finished season 7 last weekend.
2:05 Cable Crunch 4:06 Hanging Leg Raise 6:10 Bicycle Crunch
Was looking for a bench for hyper back extensions, sit ups, and flat bench. kzread.infoUgkx1N3gatJfHIxCsI2TbcOH1-k8v-EDJ40N Was about to buy a similar product from other manufacturer when I saw this one for less. Glad I chose this one, as it's very solid/stable, no movement whatsoever. Incline is easy to adjust as well. As others have said the plastic foot pads are a poor design as they are not attached. Also like others, I think it should be a few inches longer for a flat bench, but it's workable. Assembly instructions were poor, with one step being completely and obviously incorrect. I did get a communication from the seller that there were new instructions, but I had already assembled it. Overall it's a great buy, very happy with it.
Replace Matt Ogus for the true 6 pack expert Mike Chang
@Christianlavelle
4 жыл бұрын
Angel Osorio all you need is a towel
@angelosorio98
4 жыл бұрын
Christian Lavelle don’t forget the Afterburn Fuel
@bakercorps
4 жыл бұрын
Replace them two with hgh
@musa123asad
4 жыл бұрын
He's back
@kayilla6413
4 жыл бұрын
Towel Rows.... FOR THE HOES!!!
Unparalleled expert advice through meticulous and thorough explanations, keep up the good work Jeff
SOOO HELPFUL THANK YOU !! Turns out I’ve been doing these exercises wrong ! I followed your video for correct form today, and needless to say , I noticed an enormous difference ! Six pack incoming !!
Matt Ogus needs to make more videos, it's been a minute since he's uploaded
@Aswornbyshade
4 жыл бұрын
Just Some Guy without a Mustache A minute is only 60 seconds, surely you can wait that long.
@trgjtk182
4 жыл бұрын
Dj Shade you’re a real sharp one aren’t you
@SpinodoDragon
4 жыл бұрын
I think it's been longer than a minute
@Aswornbyshade
4 жыл бұрын
Tom Gong sharp as a butter..
@jjwp-ql5rv
4 жыл бұрын
@@SpinodoDragon No shit, Sherlock.
Love your work Jeff! I was someone that really wanted to gym but always felt like I needed someone to come with me to the gym to show me what to do as I lacked confidence at the gym. If my gym partner bailed, as most people usually do, I would stop going gym. Your technique tuesdays have helped me so much! I understand the correct technique and have so much awareness regarding the exercises, and usually don't rely on anyone except barbell bench press. It's been a game changer.
This was just purely awesome! Thank you for giving such detailed explanations for positioning and form. Thank you for getting Matt Ogus in this video to demonstrate these exercises. He is such a perfectionist when it comes to the science of body building and performing movements. Great video!
Advice for hanging leg raises: start out by doing lying leg raises to make sure you can comfortably perfect technique whilst still getting a similar stimulus as hanging leg raises. Dunno if this is as good an idea as what is proposed in the video, but as someone relatively new to training I find it to be a great alternative so far; it really gets my lower abs burning.
@caydensertorifitness-onlin6808
4 жыл бұрын
Nice tip😁
@riri_007_
9 ай бұрын
what about dip bar leg raise?
Ogus is and has been such an inspiration. Thank you 🙏
I love how you do the bro examples now, cracks me up every time
this channel is pure joy. thanks Jeff
Perfect, was looking for a new ab routine , thanks Jeff
5:57 decline reverse "curls" for abs. got it. Thanks bro Jeff!
Great video. Thanks! Really nice seeing Matt Ogus out there again!
Very good quality of research, instruction, cinematic motion and graphic animation. A really mature take on the channel. I’m watching!
Planks, weighted situps/crunches, and either recumbent or hanging leg raises are my go-to abwork. Side planks and side bends holding a plate overhead are nice for variety and to strongly target obliques.
Technique Tuesday always hits the spot
Excellent video! You did a tremendous job of explaining everything, and you went over things to avoid, as well. Awesome!
Concise and informative video. Great video with slow effects and superb commentary with good communication skills.
A great cue for training abs: remember that the rectus abdominus connects the front of your pelvis to the bottom of your sternum. So,don't think about moving your knees or your elbows - instead bring your chest toward your hips; or, your groin toward your nips.
@user-en5vj6vr2u
Жыл бұрын
Poetic
@aeronbundok2985
Жыл бұрын
mind muscle connection
@BenSnyder0701
5 ай бұрын
groin to nips was super helpful in increasing my mind muscle connection, thanks
1:23 you're a real one for showing the authors photos too.
Thanks for this series, it’s really great. I love how you put on your “bro” outfit when demonstrating incorrect technique, very helpful visual.
Gotta hit that notification bell as well! Did abs today and wished I had seen this before. Killer content as always Jeff!
I've always dealt with lower back pain, but this video actually let me burn my abs down to ashes with the cable crunch. Thanks!
@scarred10
Жыл бұрын
Youd be better avoiding flexion if you have back pain.How youre stomach looks will be irrelevant if you develope chronic back pain since ypu wont be able to train at all.
Hi Jeff, I think it would make for a fun video if you made a “something you didn’t know about Jeff Nippard” and just include some fun not fitness related information. Just so your audience can learn something interesting about you personally since some of us have followed you for years.
Shout out to Matt and you. Thank you both.
Thank you Jeff for this great insightful video, I was researching for some abs exercise and found proper information over here. Hope that I will also be able to get six pack abs in the near future by training hard and smart.
A tips for weighted crunches: if the rope hurts your hand because of the weight, use a V-grip.
@anthonym2919
4 жыл бұрын
Daniel or just don’t be a pussy
@Flackon
4 жыл бұрын
@@anthonym2919 it's called not being an idiot
@lennartschiphorst7849
4 жыл бұрын
@@anthonym2919 yeah, real hardcore trainers use ropes, who tf even uses a *V-grip*
@anthonym2919
4 жыл бұрын
Lennart Schiphorst only v grip I use is when I grab the barbell with my cooch
@Aswornbyshade
4 жыл бұрын
Daniel nah get new hands
Been doing Ogus 753 for a year. Loving the routine.
@caydensertorifitness-onlin6808
4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff 👌🏻💪🏻
The collab I’ve been waiting for!
Thanks a lot for creating amazing and educational contents Jeff. Much appreciated. Could you also include breathing techniques while doing that workout? Many thanks
I simply love that you change outfit to be the guy, that doesnt perform the exercise correct. Amazing man!
@astogram4321
4 жыл бұрын
thats his alter ego "bro jeff" :D he even made a whole video of 'how not to buy food for nutrition' as him for april fools :D
Dragon flags without touching the ground or bending the knees has to be one of the hardest exercises I've ever done... and I love it!
@caydensertorifitness-onlin6808
4 жыл бұрын
It’s a difficult one👌🏻
I’m not shredded by any means, but usually struggle to get a good ab burn. Just did this and feeling the heat. Thanks - great vid.
Awesome video lot of great tips and examples, I'm some what new to trying a lot of workout stuff and your videos are really good tools.
Man Matt Ogus and the LOA crew was one of the O.G fitness KZreadrs. I miss that time tho, on Misc trolling. How times have changed so quickly.
@averagewheyenjoyer
4 жыл бұрын
Sherry Flavour R.I.P. Zyzz
@DDHoang
4 жыл бұрын
aware
@damlurker
4 жыл бұрын
lol DYEL?
@oftankoftan
4 жыл бұрын
bro don't forget PHYSIQUES OF GREATNESS The comment sections where the best.
@panama1942
4 жыл бұрын
And OG Jason Cresva
I'm loving Bro Jeff in all these videos. 😂 😂
@caydensertorifitness-onlin6808
4 жыл бұрын
Same😂😂
Thank you for this video! I really needed this advice!
Awesome Video man!! Just what was needed. 🤘
Cool video. I did 100 Crunches once and my lower back/upper butt area was MESSED UP for a week. Actually had to consider surgery because i think it was a severe injury ... so i be looking for other routines .
@gary_michael_flanagan_wildlife
Жыл бұрын
Damn sorry to hear that. I will say that since I’ve finally dieted down to what most people would say to be “stage lean” condition, that you would be surprised how little abdominal work is needed to make your 6 pack pop. Don’t get me wrong, I need to start doing an work at least 2 times per week, but admittedly at once every 2 weeks I still have good visual abs when body fat is so low. And it’s good news for me because I had a few back surgeries in the past and I’m a bit limited on range of motion for the spine. My point is that you don’t need to hurt yourself as long as you are lean enough, friend. Just do what you can! Feel better!!
Just recently discovered the weighted crunch downward motion with the rope (i use resistance bands) and fell in love with it, its easy to do and highly effective. Just work on the proper technique first :) Also one of my fav are weighted crunches on a stability ball - super comfy and you work on a load of muscles at the same time.
Thanks now I know what errors to avoid. I started to see my six pack about 2 weeks ago from doing the hanging leg raise
Awesome video as always keep it up man.
Bro Jeff is the best thing technique Tuesday has
@caydensertorifitness-onlin6808
4 жыл бұрын
👌🏻😂😂
1. Weighted Crunch + Bodyweight Pulse Ups 2. Overhead Dumbbell SideBends 3. Back Extensions or Trunk Lifts
Hey Jeff. I’m really looking forward to your new book. Any chance of including a chapter on post-mid-life crisis fitness or hypertrophy for the older gentleman? Keep up the good work! 🙏
Awesome video as always!
Honestly, Matt Ogus has one of the best six packs I've seen. He's definitely gifted with abs.
1.Weighted crunch - down (12 - 20 reps)(2 - 3 sets i think) Use a machine or use a rope attachment on a cable set up Squeeze glutes always Crunch in - elbows go a little behind knees, up to straight back, head between wrists almost, keep neutral - down Lift butt up from heels Crunch upper and lower abs together 2. Hanging leg raise (6 - 15 reps) (2 - 3 sets im guessing) Abt 1,5 times shoulder width grip Pull hips forward and up, swing knees to chest Crunch upper and lower abs together Hips should stay as stable as possible Knees only slightly bent 3. Bicycle crunch (15 - 20 reps) (2 - 3 sets ig) faster, explosive tempo Abs locked in place!! Hands behind / besides head but don't grab it Keep legs of the ground - create knee to elbow contact mostly from spinal rotation
@gymstars9028
2 жыл бұрын
damn... thank you
@firewolf7108
2 жыл бұрын
@@gymstars9028 no problem, glad i could help someone else too 😁
@Ali-xt5js
Жыл бұрын
Thank you brother
Thanks for giving Jeff the assist Matt. Impressive Ab development. I'm going to try Cable Crunches with the rope behind my head. I've been doing them with the rope in front of my head. Felt like I was getting a good contraction, but it looks like rope behind the head allows for an even deeper contraction of the abs. Hope you're doing well Jeff. Maybe it's just me, but you look a bit tired. Don't let Bro Jeff wear you out with his antics.
Thanks Jeff! Perfect substitute for leg day 👍
Hey Jeff, how do you feel about the "captain's chair" variation of the hanging leg raise? Where your elbows and forearms are supported, and your lower body hangs down. Any difference in technique or effectiveness compared to the standard hanging leg raise? Thanks!
@sydneycouchcscs
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. My name is Sydney and I am a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. I think that the Captain's Chair can be a great variation of the hanging leg raise. While they are different exercises, they are going to target very similar muscle groups, with the exception of forearm strength development through grip strength from the hanging aspect on the bar vs propped up on your elbows on the chair. The hanging leg raises are also going to add another challenging aspect of shoulder mobility to be able to hold your own bodyweight up while hanging vertically. However, a benefit of the captain's chair is that it has the potential to isolate your lower abdominals more due to the fact that the captain's chair keeps your torso in an upright position and doesn't allow your funnel of your body being vertical to be in a broader range. Hope this helps! - Sydney Couch KZread: Sydney Couch, CSCS Instagram: syd_fit_cscs
I always love it when Bro Jeff makes an appearance
@caydensertorifitness-onlin6808
4 жыл бұрын
Makes the video😂👌🏻
Matt + Jeff = epic ab video. I love these mash ups of the fitness titans!
@caydensertorifitness-onlin6808
4 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more👌🏻💪🏻
excellent video as always!
Matt has some crazy abs man
@caydensertorifitness-onlin6808
4 жыл бұрын
Sure does👌🏻
@hotsauce61488
4 жыл бұрын
he cycles on juice , hes been around a while hes a fake natty
Thanks for this Jeff
Kept it real simple, thanks for that
Jeff's alter ego in some of these videos is such an interesting guy 😂
Damn, getting some serious Ogus Cake nostalgia flashbacks
holy shit i love how detailed this was. You just got a subscriber!
I really like that you included data as proof. That’s awesome man.
@SchuyFit
3 жыл бұрын
One of the best things about Jeff's videos 💯
Are you also gonna do a video on Obliques? I’ve seen a lot of mixed information on efficacy and safety
@LIFTLOUDPWL
4 жыл бұрын
Agree
@mirhossainbhuiyan1729
4 жыл бұрын
Agree
The Bro Jeff parts are killing me 😂
VERY, very helpful! Thank you! :)
This guy knows what he talking about! Subbed
what if i have slight diastisi erecti? the splitting of the abdominal wall? i've been using this one ab machine at the gym and i've noticed my upper two abs HAVE gotten bigger and more developed yet my two lower abs are lacking, any suggestions?
Natural. Muscle. Mayhem. Let’s let this sink in for a while...
Awesome vdo bro keep the up the good work 🔥
Happy to see matt doing well
Why does he have the mat in front of his knees instead of underneath them LMAO
@scotthowell9597
13 күн бұрын
Apparently you never ate shit do this then 😂
"Bro Jeff compilation video" please! Those swinging leg raises and waving bicycle crunches are priceless.
thank you for making such an informative video.
Thanks a lot Jeff!
I've started going to the gym 1 month ago, I'm not aiming to be a body builder or anything, but I find your videos interesting. I noticed that my right side is significantly stronger than my left side, and I en up doing exercises with ridicule "form". I start exercises symmetrically, but eventually the left side reaches muscular failure 2 or 3 reps too short. I don't care about the looks, but doing things with bad "form" will increase the strength asymmetry, or everything will eventually even out? I'm on a serious caloric deficit too (>10000/week, keto diet+fasting), I've noticed some grow due body recomposition though. I'm not sure the influence this can have to strengthen the left side... or if it's completely irrelevant because I can't grow anything anywhere like this.
@peterandon3052
Жыл бұрын
You've likely figured it out since this was 2 years ago LOL, but in case someone finds this and has the same question: Dominant side is naturally going to be stronger, so the way to even it out is by allowing your non-dominant side to determine rep/weight. For unilateral work like dumbbell curls, start with the non-dominant side and then do the same reps and weight with the dominant side. Or if doing both sides at once, stop when the non-dominant hits desired RPE. It'll even out like that in no time! Jeff has a bunch of videos on recomp and diet already, check them out! But in short, there's an ideal deficit range which will force your body to use fat as an energy reserve while preventing it from using muscle as an energy reserve. Finding that calorie number takes some fussing and data, and that should not be skipped. You can grow on a deficit as long as it's the right calorie range and you're eating enough protein, just may not be as much as during a bulk.
Omg..😂😂 the way you were dressed was just like this guy who walked in and hit every machine for 10 reps with bad form and left.. I just couldn’t contain myself. Wife beater tank, cut pleated shorts and black socks...
I appreciate your science and evidence based approach guy.
Thanks for this video!!!!
Gaining muscle Naturally has become difficult, please make a video on how to make continuous gains after certain amount of time and muscle mass🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@nielsottens8046
4 жыл бұрын
Periodization is probably a good start. Add some different blocks of training
@RunnersUniteCoaching
4 жыл бұрын
Simple. Get stronger at new movements.
I get a kick out of "Bro Jeff" every time I see him! Jeff has definitely seen quite a few knobs/goofs at the gym and has them all wrapped up in "Bro Jeff." 🤣 Awesome Jeff! As always, some humor to go with some serious gym advice. Definitely a subscriber! Keep it up! Your advice and the way you explain it makes gym time productive and injury free.
I love Bro Jeff so much🤣🤣 We've all seen him at our gym
Helpful demonstrations and really liked the dragon flag progression. Thx
Bro Jeff makes me laugh 100% of the time 🤣
@caydensertorifitness-onlin6808
4 жыл бұрын
Same😂
How would you progressively overload bicycle crunch?
great video. I recently found out the breathing is a really big part of these ab exercises.
Would like to see a video on floor presses :) Huge fan of your videos!
Can you do Science Applied series of how to make ab perfectly symmetrical like Matt Ogus? I'm just jealous you know
@Patron130
4 жыл бұрын
tinybuilder_j genetics sadly :((
@Azazel_Woodwind
4 жыл бұрын
The structure of your abs is genetic. Nothing will change that. If your abs are asymmetric they are gonna be like that forever so deal with it. It’s called muscle insertions.
@lkfk2209
4 жыл бұрын
@@Azazel_Woodwind do you even press "read more"
At last, the Half Natty Prince makes an appearance on the most scientific based KZread channel.
@jespersschmidt
4 жыл бұрын
Gustavo Joris half natty manlet of peace! GOD I miss the old Ogus videos.
@PinataOblongata
4 жыл бұрын
"scientific channel" or "science-based channel", not "scientific based".
@GinoBrouwers
4 жыл бұрын
Gustavo Joris Reconsider your standards man, you're capable of a lot as a natural :)
@GinoBrouwers
4 жыл бұрын
jespersschmidt OGUS CAKEEEE
@doyouevenlift-qq4zd
4 жыл бұрын
@@GinoBrouwers Well naturals won't ever look like..lets put it at that. Time to pin.
You're dope af man. Super humble.
Great advice! Top exercises
My question is: How do you progressively overload this exercises? (The rope crunch is evident though)
@erikamissamerica7162
2 жыл бұрын
my guess is through increased reps or finetuning your control of the movement - like completing them slower and more controlled as you get stronger
@patrickdark3077
2 жыл бұрын
I use ankle weights for the hanging leg raises. They can simultaneously be used to stabilize your lower body when doing kneeling cable crunches at higher weights.
Hi Jeff. I experience pain in my outer thighs when performing ab exercises. Any advice on why that may be or what I can do about it?
@scarred10
Жыл бұрын
The abs have no relation to the thighs so I guess youre talling about your hip flexors.You need to be shown the correct technique for each exercise.
@untitled6391
5 ай бұрын
I know I'm replying to a four year old comment but still, you're engaging your hip flexors. A little bit of that always happens but looks like you're either going too fast or using too much weight (if doing weighted crunches) or both.
nice video. short, informative, and absolutely illustrative.
Intro track always gets me ready for the gym 💯