Many say that the six pack is the holy grail of fitness.

And for good reason, because that area is among the most stubborn to lose belly fat.

This is a frustrating challenge for many that carry around a huge belly because they just want to get rid of it!

This article will focus on the abs training exercises that build results the fastest. The other aspects of abs training include nutrition and cardio.

For a long time, I had a toned midsection from sports, but never a really defined six pack. Sit-ups and crunches just weren’t working so I found another trick that dramatically changed my midsection.

The tip that gave me a ripped six pack was to add weight! Once I began to train my abs like other muscles, they began to grow like other muscles.

So here are 3 great abs training exercises for ripped abs.

1. Rope Pull Down Crunch

*Set the pulley up high and get a mat
*Get on your knees about 4ft from the column
*Adjust the weight
*Pull the rope attachment to either side of your head
*Keep your hips still and curl your torso – trying to touch your elbows to your knees
*Keep your chin tucked to relieve your lower back
*Hold for a one count and release

This exercise is great because it keeps your abs in tension the entire time and you get a full range of motion. Do 8-12 reps for 3 sets. You should be about to max out on the last few reps of the last set.

2. Hanging Knee Raise

*Start in a hanging position from a pull up bar
*Bend your knees
*Curl your torso upward
*Try to touch your knees to your elbows
*Use your abs, not your hip flexors

As you get stronger, you can add 5, 10, or 15 lbs dumbbells between your feet. 8-12 reps for 3 sets.

3. Decline Bench Sit Up

*Adjust the decline – more declined=more advanced
*Hold an appropriate barbell weight on both sides of your head
*Execute a sit up while keeping your chin tucked
*On the release, stop just below horizontal but don’t let your shoulders touch the bench – then repeat

This exercise is great because it lets you go below horizontal and gives you a full range of motion. Using dumbbells are good because you can easily adjust the weights. They’re a lot easier and safer to use than putting a plate on your chest. 8-12 reps for 3 sets.

These abs training exercises will pack on muscle faster than anything you’ve ever tried – guaranteed.

Learn more about how to get a six pack. Stop by Mitch Graves’ site to watch his video onabs training exercises where he reveals two more great exercises.