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Rakesh Reddy Peddamallu
Rakesh Reddy Peddamallu

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Abs Routine (Personal Reference)

Goal

  • Build thick abs
  • Get a visible six-pack
  • Improve core strength
  • Train abs like any other muscle
  • Stay consistent

Frequency

✅ Train 2 times per week

Example:

  • Leg Day + Abs
  • Leg Day + Abs

Workout Duration: 15–20 minutes


Workout A

Reverse Crunch

  • 3 Sets × 12–15 Reps
  • Lift hips off the floor
  • Slow and controlled

Lying Leg Raise

  • 3 Sets × 10–15 Reps
  • Keep lower back pressed to the floor
  • Lower slowly

Plank

  • 3 Sets × 45–60 Seconds
  • Tight core
  • Straight body

Hollow Body Hold

  • 3 Sets × 20–40 Seconds
  • Lower back on the floor
  • Don't arch the back

Workout B

Bicycle Crunch

  • 3 Sets × 20 Reps
  • Twist the torso
  • Don't rush

Flutter Kicks

  • 3 Sets × 30 Seconds
  • Small controlled kicks

Side Plank

  • 3 Sets × 30–45 Seconds Each Side

Mountain Climbers

  • 3 Sets × 30–40 Seconds
  • Keep core tight

Weekly Rotation

Week after week:

Session 1

  • Workout A

Session 2

  • Workout B

Progressive Overload

Every week:

  • Add 1–2 reps or
  • Hold planks 5–10 seconds longer or
  • Improve form or
  • Slow down each rep

Never sacrifice form just to increase reps.


Rest Between Sets

  • 45–60 seconds
  • Up to 90 seconds if needed

Things to Remember

✅ Slow, controlled reps

✅ Feel the abs working

✅ Breathe normally

✅ Focus on quality, not speed

✅ Recover for at least 48 hours before the next ab workout


Nutrition Reminder

  • Eat enough protein
  • Stay in a calorie deficit if the goal is visible abs
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Sleep 7–9 hours

Biggest Reminder

Train abs to build them.

Lose body fat to reveal them.

No amount of crunches will show a six-pack if body fat is too high. Consistency with training and nutrition is what makes the difference.

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