I have several favorites that in opinion work the core/abdominals well: Squats: This includes Back Squats, Front Squats (which require much core tension), and Overhead Squats Deadlifts: Personally, when I tighten the abdominals, I can pull more weight. Weighted Pull Ups (or L-pull ups) are also not ...

Hello to you all! I am 17 yo / 5'11"/165lb. I presently follow the Starting Strength Program by Mark Rippetoe on Monday, Wed. and Friday. More on it here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=13263164&postcount=3 While I am not quite a raw beginner, I am seeing good results with thi...

Reminds me of German Volume Training, which a fairly good program to increase muscle mass. Can be researched on bodybuilding.com or similar sites.

Yes, jump ropes can be quite intense, but the rope itself needs to be very fast. Just don't get a weighted rope as they are quite slow and are, strength-wise, questionable at best. Go with a light skipping rope such as I'd recommend these two ropes: http://www.buyjumpropes.net/speed_cable_rope.html ...

I just wanted to pudate on previous post. I have lost 4lb since that time and lifts have improved significantly. I am particularly pleased with work capacity and pull ups (went up from 4 to 12). Great program, but kicks your every time. I will try to up the calories and see if it works for size gain...

I am just wondering if any of you have tried and had success with the crossfit WOD for fat loss and athletic improvement (www.crossfit.com). It is pretty much the program that gym jones used for the training of the actors in 300. I wonder if you have any comments on this program, compared to the sta...