One of the more common arguments against direct abdominal training is that heavy compound lifts such as squats, deadlifts, ...
According to experts, it takes just four core workouts to absolutely rip your top half to shreds, so you can get stronger.
Story by Brett Williams, NASM, Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S. AB TRAINING SHOULD be more than just an afterthought, and the last 10 minutes of your workout routine should not be just reserved for crunches.