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So while Apple is taking its time with approval of the 2.0 version and everyone is getting antsy, we figured it might be a good idea to post a little distraction in the meantime.

Amongst dieters, abs are a huge concern. Abs are everywhere, billboards, TV spots, you name it. They are very visible, since they connect your upper with your lower body. Having good abs indicates your leanness and makes you sexier (or so the media says).

So how do you get those priced abs? Crunches? Creams? Sit-ups? Cardio? All of the above?

I am sorry but it is none of the above. Having great abs is 80% diet and training your big muscle groups such as legs, back and the chest.

” But why?: you ask. The fat is on my belly, not on my legs!” You need to think of fat as stored fuel that you have to burn. You are giving two tools, a lawn mower and a F-16 fighter plane. Both have combustible engines but which one will burn more fuel? The plane, of course. The plane are your squats, rows, bench press etc. In short, all multi-joint exercises, which burn the most energy. At Adler Training, we do very little direct ab-work – maybe twice a month – but we perform plenty of heavy movements and monitor our diets very closely.

If you still want an ab routine try the following:
3×20 knee raises
3×15 knee ups super slow supersetted with crunches on the floor.

And for the rest, use your ShapeUp Club wisely!
Scott and Maik
P.S.: With the new blog lay out, we can now post videos so if you have any suggestions as what you would like to see be it exercises techniques or food choices, we will be happy to help!

Myself a week ago

Scott on July 4th