In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover everything you need to know to build an amazing 6-pack and a strong core.

• When it comes to aesthetics, one muscle almost always tops the list for both men and women. These are the muscles of the core: The abs, the obliques, and the transversus abdominis. (1:53 )

• The muscles and actions of the core muscles. (6:43 )

• #1 - The Abs, their attachments, and common myths. (10:11 )

• • Best developing exercises: Hip flexor deactivators, Physioball crunches, reverse crunches, and leg raises.

• #2 - Obliques, their attachments, and common myths. (17:55 )

• • Best developing exercises: Cable chops and twisting sit-ups.

• #3 - Transversus abdominis, their attachments, and common myths. (24:08 )

• • Best developing exercises: Vacuums.

• Stabilizing movements (for the whole core): Planks, counter-rotation movements, and heavy walking movements. (30:50 )

• How to prioritize your core muscles in your programming? (33:10 )

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