Ab Ripper X
Ab Ripper X
Ab Ripper X is a session from P90X’s training regiment. The entire session takes about 16 minutes with a total of 349 core/ab exercises. Below is a list of the exercises and links to youtube videos of me doing the exercises. The core is critical to Ballet and dancing, and it’s important to incorporate core exercises into your weekly schedule.
All exercises are 25 reps each except for Mason Twist which is 50.
| Exercise | Notes |
| In and Outs | To make it more difficult raise your hands up |
| Bicycles Forward and Reverse | |
| Crunchy Frogs | |
| Cross Leg/Wide Leg Sit Ups | Wide Leg is easierKeep one arm behind your neck Reach other arm vertically first and over to the opposite leg and touch your toe |
| Fifer Scissors | Flex Your Feet Straight your legs as best you can |
| Hip Rock N’Raise | |
| Pulse Ups (Heels to Heaven) | Bring Legs Together and Hold Them Straight Up Push Your Butt Up Flex Feet and Point Your Toes Down |
| V-Up/Roll Up Combos | Similar to Jack Knife Crunches |
| Oblique V-Ups | |
| Leg Climbs | |
| Mason Twist (50) | |
| Cool Down Stretch |
In and Outs, Bicycles Forward and Reverse, Crunchy Frogs, Wide Leg Sit ups Exercises
Hi Bonnie, I met you today at the ProClub, the guy asking about ab exercises. Took a look at the ab ripper video, and going to give them a try tonight. You’re definitely a hero when it comes to getting into the ballet – quite a tough, but rewarding road ahead. Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary. It was nice to meet you, glad I plucked up the courage to ask you about the routine. See you at the ProClub, William.