Table of contents : Contents Exercise Finder Preface Introduction Acknowledgments PART I THE SCIENTIFIC APPROACH TO AB TRAINING Chapter 1 Ab-Building Principles Chapter 2 Abdominal and Spinal Anatomy Chapter 3 Ab Versus Core Training Chapter 4 Using Cardio as a Tool Chapter 5 Four Ways to Track Your Six-Pack Progress PART II THE EXERCISES Chapter 6 Selecting the Best Exercises Chapter 7 Captain Crunch: Targeting Your Spine Chapter 8 Targeting Your Lower Abs Chapter 9 Targeting Your Obliques Chapter 10 Planks and Other “Anti” Movements Chapter 11 Exercises to Complement Your Six-Pack Workout PART III THE PROGRAMS Chapter 12 Body-Weight Ab Workout Programs Chapter 13 Home Gym Ab Workout Programs Chapter 14 Gym-Based Ab Workout Programs Chapter 15 Customizing Your Own Program Bibliography About the Author Earn Continuing Education Credits/Units