In response to my earlier post about PTP (Power to the People) you said that to be safe I should master the tension techniques and develop my abs before trying to lift heavy. Do you mean I should develop my... [
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What are the best exercises for a super-strong core? Janda situps? Evil Wheel? Dragon Flags? Front squat? Heavy clean & jerks? Answer... [
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In Bullet Proof Abs and the video Beyond Crunches it is suggested that you rotate the exercises every month or so, and that you perform the Janda situps every other rotation. My question is do you wait until you are... [
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Do we have to press down with the diaphragm during power breathing? Answer... [
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Even though the Bullet Proof Abs book is fantastic as far as ab exercises are concerned, the description of the Janda situps was a little confusing: 1. Is the high point with your spine about 45 degrees off the ground... [
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I got my shiny new Ab Pavelizer just this week and have used it four times. After experiencing some initial difficulties in making the Janda situps hard enough to be done with correct form, I think I've got it. However,... [
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What is the optimum rest period between Ab Pavelizer sets? I'm doing 5/5, but want to speed the whole thing up to work it into a more comprehensive workout. Answer... [
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It's been a week since i've been experimenting with the Ab Pavelizer and I'm still having some trouble with it. I seem to feel more effect on my thighs, pulling against the rollerpads with my calves, than I do on... [
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When I do situps on the Ab Pavelizer I seem to feel it in my hamstrings more than my abs, and afterwords my hamstrings feel like they've gotten a better workout than my abs. Is this normal? Answer... [
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I don't know if I'm doing the Janda sit-ups correctly. I just recently started doing them with a partner and it seems like whenever I push against my partner's hands (behind my calves), the front of my thighs tense up... [
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I'm a little confused on the frequency of the Janda situp. I assume that you can do them everyday if not brought to failure. Do you have to wait a month to do another exercise such as full contact twists... [
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I'm still a little confused on the vacuum aspect of Bullet Proof Abs. When I am doing vacuums, I am "pulling in" my abs and it doesn't feel like Pavel says it should in the book. I have my glutes... [
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I really like the wheel for my abs but I am only able to do three from a standing positition. If I do them from the knees I am able to do about 50. I wanted my reps to be... [
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Can the evil wheel be used on a daily basis? I am planning on doing a couple of sets each night before I go to bed in an attempt to trim the waist a little. This would be in addition... [
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I have recently started using the wheel (bought the incredibly vulgar looking Ab Force device, as no one carries the straight wheel here anymore) and am wondering about a few sensations that may mean required tweaks of form. First, is... [
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I'm going to purchase Bullet Proof Abs and I need to know what equipment I need to have an effective workout with it. I know I need a swiss ball and an ab wheel... Anything else? Does it give you... [
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What is the difference between the Beyond Crunches and Bullet Proof Abs abdominal exercise books? Answer... [
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I was wondering if it's ok to train my abs every day? Answer... [
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I have the book and was wondering if anyone who has both the book and video thinks I would benefit from buying the video as well. If so, what would the advantages be? Answer... [
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Pavel, I see that hanging leg raises with weight are a requirement for your SWAT team program... I'm curious as to why you didn't include it in any of your abdominal training books. It seems like a decent exercise especially... [
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My bodyfat was measured at 11.6% and I still can't see my abs. How lean do you have to be before your abs begin to show? Answer... [
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Are there any special techniques/condtioning excercies to improve the ability to absorb blows to the abdominal area? Something similar to bracing the abs against a punch but in an actual hand to hand combat situation? Answer... [
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