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(More customer reviews)I have strong abs and was attracted to this book by all of the testimonals about how others who have being exercising for years found that that could barely complete just part of this intense workout. I thought that this was something totally different and I would learn new ways of quickly and efficiently fatiguing my abs. This was not the case. All of the exercises are standard ab exercise, most of which, if not all, will be familiar to the experienced exerciser. Despite the claims, anyone who has been CORRECTLY performing the sort of ab routines you find at the end of class at the gym or on video tapes will have little difficulty completing these 3 minute routines.
This very slim volume spends most of its space on debunking myths about perfect abs and how to get them. It also stresses the importance of focus. A short chapter addresses nutrition, for as the author points out you may have the strongest abs around, but no one will notice it if it is concealed behind a thick layer of fat. There is also some space given to stretching and warming up. Everything the author has to say is accurate and honest. The only real problem with the book is the tiny section on the actual abdominal workout. He provides 3 workouts, one each for lower, side and upper abs. He advocates doing each one on sequential days and then taking the 4th day off and repeating the cycle. This is the only novel idea in the book and it is not a bad one. Of course you didn't need this book to try it. The only real problem is that it will cause the days of the week you do a particuliar routine or rest to shift constantly, thus making it difficult to remember. Also, if you actually follow his advise you will first do a warm-up and stretch, which will turn your 3 minute workout into a 10-15 workout.
The first workout is for the lower abs and only provides two exercises. I didn't think this was enough and added a couple of my favorits to it.
The second workout for the obliques provides 3 exercise and I also found it lacking, and added some others.
The third workout for the upper abs (which is really the center abs that run from below the ribs to the stomach and are the source of the "six packs") is excellent. It offers six exercises that move from the top to the bottom of abs. I liked this combination a lot and wished that the other routines had been as thoughtful and complete.
I would also have liked to see several alternate routines and a discussion of changing tempo, arm position and leg position for changing the difficulty. Some of these exercise will be too difficult for the out-of-shape beginner, but also way too easy for the more advanced exerciser.The advice to do less won't help someone who can't even do one rep. I would also like to have seen a lot more photographs, he only shows one per exercise.
If you are new to doing abs or at least new to doing them correctly, you will be likely thrilled with the results if you follow his careful directions but eventually will grow bored or at least hit the end of the road in progress. If you already have strong abs and are looking for new ideas on how to continue to challange yourself, this is not it. The only new idea is split your ab workout in separate lower, upper, and side workouts so that you can really focus in on them. For those who want a complete reference, I recommend Stronger Abs and Back : 165 Exercises to Build Your Center of Power by Greg Brittenham (Contributor)& Dean Brittenham which will provide you with enough exercises and knowledge to keep you challanged for years to come.
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