💪 What Everyone Gets Wrong About Ab Training

Plus, how to get a champion's mentality November 11, 2022 | [Read Online]( [The Ripped Report Logo] Smells like Fall. And old protein shakers. And gym socks. Someone should really clean up in here. But before grabbing a broom, today's newsletter is sponsored by Crystal Pump. This pre-workout provides long-lasting energy for any marathon training session. And right now, you can enter to win one of Brian Shaw's Evolution Athletics support belts [by signing up for the Crystal Pump newsletter](. The hamstrings get overlooked far too often, but they SHOULD be the heroes of leg day, driving big lifts and stage-worthy physiques. We've got the [12 best hamstring exercises]( so you never neglect them again. Chris Bumstead didn't just rise to the top of bodybuilding via genetics. He had to pair some serious mentality training with his sessions in the gym. [Here's how he does it](. Training abs for strength can be different than training for aesthetics. And what about training them on the road or at home? We have your [ultimate guide to abdominal training]( (which we think everyone should read). EXERCISES 12 Best Hamstring Exercises, Period Credit: Microgen / Shutterstock "Hamstrings for go, quad stomps for show" — someone, probably “Don’t skip leg day” has almost become a meme in the gym, warning dedicated lifters to give lower body training as much emphasis, intensity, and attention as their upper body. That’s all well and good, but even when it comes to “leg day,” many lifters still end up skipping a relatively large portion of their lower body. Not even addressing the flamingo-legged elephant in the room that is calf training. The more urgent body part that deserves your attention is the hamstrings. [Yes, I Want Meaty Hammies]( MENTALITY Chris Bumstead Shares His “Champion Mentality” Image: Chris Bumstead on YouTube Dynasties are built on three-peats. Legends are built on four. On Dec. 16-18, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV, three-time reigning Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead will attempt to continue his legacy with a fourth consecutive Olympia title. Bumstead already holds the most Classic Physique Olympia championships in history — his third victory surpassed the two earned by former champ Breon Ansley. On Nov. 10, 2022, Bumstead took to his YouTube channel to publish a video titled “Champion Mentality,” wherein he shared his inner monologue as the bodybuilder on top of the Classic Physique mountain. Bumstead’s speech was almost a spoken word poem about his experiences as champion — and the lack of glamour that comes with it — despite what all the publicity might make his life seem like. [Unlock Bumstead's Mindset]( FROM OUR SPONSOR Support Yourself How many times have you taken a pricey pre-workout before the gym, only to crash well before your final set? 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Yes, nutrition has a lot to do with how lean you can get and how quickly you can view your coveted abs, but the right training can move things along and will ensure a great-looking midsection waits on the other side of all that hard work. Here are some ab workouts to get your midsection in shape while your diet does its job. Whether you’re training in a fully equipped gym or at home with the bare minimum, when it’s time to reveal your new look, you’ll have the shape and muscularity ready to show off. [Build Your Way to Stronger Abs]( THE DROPSET Romania Preview Image: @brett_wilkin on Instagram - We've got the [2022 Romania Muscle Fest Pro preview]( with all the heavy hitters taking center stage. - Strongman legend-turned-boxer Hafthor Björnsson may be making a return to competitive strength sports after dropping nearly 100 pounds of bodyweight, and he's [ramping back up on deadlift strength](. - Nick Walker's Olympia prediction [certainly doesn't mince words](... 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