Thanks for the reply Marianne, I agree 100%

I skimmed through it quickly there and I agree about direct ab work increasing waist thickness, if that’s what you are asking about? I think women need more core stability exercises, but very little direct ab work like crunches.

I don’t train my abs because I know that abs are made in the kitchen and you cannot get a six pack from crunches anyway.

Thanks for the reply Marianne, am curious what your stance on abs training is. I find Chad Waterbury’s interesting: http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/sexy_female_training

I can certainly add something for abs, but I actually don’t train mine. I do have a couple of KB Ab workouts …

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Thank you so much for taking the time to reply with such detail..I REALLY appreciate the “why”. I’m the kind of person that really likes the science behind things:) BTW: Would love to see a quick ab circuit I could to to add in to the end of my workouts. Of course I know abs are made in the kitchen..and of course you hit them with heavy lifts..but I’d love to hear what your favs are and how to make up a quick effective circuit! Thanks!!

Hi Tracey,

Because the TGU is comprised of a complex flow of movements, it requires a “different” energy to other exercises which really consist of one or two elements. The reps always stay low in any set of TGUs because it is more complex and risk of fatiguing (and therefore injury) is high.

If you were to program more reps, you would do so in sets of 2-3 reps, not 1 set of 8 or anything like that.

I also view the TGU as an extension of my warm-up and mobility work. Check out all the elements that it trains:

Core strength and stability
T-spine mobility
Hip mobility
Hip extension (glute) strength
Shoulder stability
Body awareness and proprioception

A lot to expect high reps in?

The final reason that reps are kept low on the TGU is time. Each rep takes more time because it is made up of several moves. If you knew you had to complete a set of 8 reps, you’d likely rush and then not gain the stability and control that this trains.

You simply don’t need higher reps 🙂

Hey Kodi,

Honestly, you can choose any 4 of my workouts. Say 2 from the “Strength Workout” section and 2 from the “Conditioning Workout” section. Each week, just try to get better at those exercises for 4 weeks 🙂

Cheers