Most Ageless Warriors aren’t trying to get stage-ready shredded.
But you do want to drop the love handles.
You want a flat, defined midsection.
You want to look solid in a T-shirt and feel confident when you take it off.
You want to be strong, athletic, and built like someone who trains with purpose.
And here’s the truth:
You don’t need to get to 6% body fat to make that happen.
In fact, you’re probably closer than you think.
What most guys are missing is how they train their core.
They’re doing endless crunches, sit-ups, and random circuits… but never actually challenging their abs the way they would with any other muscle group.
The real key? You train your abs like you train everything else.
Progressive overload.
Multiple planes of motion.
Actual resistance.
Here’s how I figured it out…
I spent over a decade as a 300+ pound offensive lineman. Strong as hell. In shape—just not lean.
Later, I lost 60+ pounds. I wasn’t ripped, but I felt great, looked athletic, and could move like an athlete again.
Then for my 40th birthday, I took it a step further. Cleaned up my diet, trained consistently, and yes—I got visible abs.
But I wasn’t 6% body fat. More like 10-12%.
The bigger takeaway? I felt strong, looked fit, and could wear anything with confidence.
And it wasn’t because I did more cardio.
It was because I started training my core like I meant it.
Here’s a sample abs workout to show what I mean:
Complete 3 rounds of the following:
- Turkish Get-Up – 1 per side
One of the best moves for total-body core strength, especially external obliques - Single / Double KB Good Morning – 10
Hits the posterior chain—glutes, hamstrings, spinal erectors - Tall Kneeling KB Halo – 8 reps each direction
Go as heavy as you can with good form! – hammers internal obliques / deep core stabilizers - Hanging OR Lying Leg Raise – 10
Targets the rectus abdominis
This kind of training shapes your midsection, strengthens your core for lifting and life, and—paired with moderate fat loss—helps you build a flat, strong, functional core.
Want more workouts like this?
Check out my Kettlebells for Abs program—it’s designed to help guys over 40 build real core strength without endless cardio or crash diets -> https://forestvance.lpages.co/kettlebell-abocalypse-2025/
P.S. Someone always asks, “Won’t training abs with resistance make your waist bigger?”
Unless you’re prepping for a bodybuilding show, no.
If you’re carrying belly fat, what you need is to lose body fat—and that’s where the right training and nutrition plan come together.
I include both in my programs.
You can build a lean, strong, functional midsection—without starving yourself or chasing six-pack perfection.
You just need the right plan—and a little consistency.