You’re asking for AJ Lee’s ab workout, and well… there’s no officially published core routine from AJ Lee herself. But based on her training style—known for lifting heavy, skipping “girly cardio,” and doing serious compound lifts like deadlifts, squats, and Romanian deadlifts—she clearly built a strong, functional core through heavy full-body training rather than isolated abs work .
If you’re looking to maintain that iconic six‑pack a decade later, here’s a 300‑word core routine inspired by her approach:
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Final Flash, 2025 Edition – AJ‑Inspired Core Smash
In true AJ fashion—strong, no-nonsense, results-focused—this core circuit blends powerful functional work with targeted ab moves for a shredded, athletic midsection.
Routine (3 rounds):
1. Deadlift or Romanian Deadlift (heavy load, 6–8 reps)
— Builds total-body strength and core synergy—AJ’s go-to for functional power.
2. Hanging Leg Raises (15–20 reps)
— Hits lower abs and hip flexors; emphasizes control and grip while mimicking ring grip endurance.
3. Bicycle Crunches (30 reps per side)
— Intense rotation and oblique engagement for that “famous abs” definition.
4. Weighted Russian Twists (40 twists total)
— Engages the entire core with rotational stability under load.
5. Plank with Shoulder Taps (60 seconds)
— Anti-rotation plank, toughened by shoulder taps to keep that core braced under movement.
6. Ab Rollout or Stability‑Ball Rollout (10–12 reps)
— Deep core activation through dynamic extension, building firmness like a WWE diva.
Tips:
Move with purpose and grit—just like AJ lifting intimidating weight, it’s about power, control, and confidence.
Don’t be ashamed to add weight to moves like Russian twists or rollouts—progressive overload still counts for abs.
Keep rest short (30–45 sec). You’re not chilling backstage—you’re building a physique.
Work this routine 2–3 times per week, ideally after your compound lifts when your core is already warmed up.
