Instead of the typical ab exercise routines that we see frequently with crunches, situps, leg lifts, etc, you can find better alternatives for metabolism-boosting high intensity workouts that work the entire body while also working the abs.

I will show you an instance today of one of my favorite ab workouts that doesn't include any direct ab routines at all. It's in a tri-set format (just like a super-set but alternating from 3 workouts).

Here goes:

1a. Renegade Dumbbell Rows

1b. Front Squats with Barbell

1c. Mountain Climbers resting on Floor

A very good rep scheme to use with this may be 3-4 sets of eight reps for every exercise, or more sets for much less reps, such as five sets of five reps of each exercise. Mountain climbers may be completed for a time interval (such as 30 seconds) as an alternative to "reps".

Renegade dumbbell rows are done starting with a pushup position with the hands on two dumbbells. You then row 1 dumbbell up while stabilizing your body with the other arm. Bring the dumbbell back to the ground and swap the rowing arm while stabilizing with the other arm. This stabilizing impact during the rows generates incredible work for your whole midsection core area. Trust me, you would feel it in the abs!

Front squats are done much like back squats, although with the barbell in front of your very own body on the front of your shoulders instead of resting on the upper back like in back squats. You stabilize the barbell on your shoulders by crossing your arms and pushing your fists into the bar against the shoulders while holding your elbows out in front of the body. This takes a little practice at first, therefore it would be best to look for a professional coach at your gym that can assist you with the form. Front squats need extreme stabilization strength from the abs because of the barbell weight being shifted to the front of the body rather than the back. Although this is mostly a leg workout, you'll really feel this one within the abs big time!

Mountain climbers are done by starting in a pushup stance and then shuffling your feet in and out so as your knees are moving in underneath your chest and then back out to the starting position. It sort of resembles climbing a mountain but flat on the floor. If you want a complicated type, you can also shuffle your hands 8-10 inches forward and backward along with the leg movements. This actually makes it a complete body exercise and MUCH harder than typical mountain climbers.

After ending each exercise, take it easy for roughly 30 seconds before beginning the next exercise. Take it easy for about 1-2 minutes after finishing every "tri-set" before repeating.

This will give you one of the best ab workouts you've ever had without even completing any direct ab routines. You'll see what I mean when you try it!

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