The other day in the gym, the topic of ab training for strength came up. I figured there was nobody better to ask than 1100 pound squatter Matt Wenning.
In short, Matt told me to use a group of movements. For a few weeks, he rotates three or four of the movements for every squat and deadlift workout. He then changes them for the next rotation.
He also said there are two movements he uses every night before going to bed, and strongly feels they keep him injury-free.
He does these for two sets of 50 reps every night:
Ab Roll Ups
Knee Raises
For the main movements, which are to be rotated every three weeks, Matt suggests the following for 3-4 sets of 8-15 reps:
Standing Ab Crunches
Standing Band Side Crunches
Decline Leg Raises with Hip Lift
Hanging Leg Raises
Chain Decline Sit Ups
Planks
*For 30-60 seconds
Blast Strap Fall-Outs
Ab Wheel
Grappler Abs
Plate Choppers
Hey, if it’s good enough for a 1100 pound squatter, then it’s good enough for you.
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