Training like a warrior takes a certain mindset. You must be motivated to be the best you can be, literally. When the fittest truely did survive, a long time ago, and the weak and unable perished, people lived, ate, thought, and exercised differently. With all of the advancements in health and fitness in today's modern world, people have the access to the tools they need to achieve ultra-fit, warrior-type bodies. Sometimes though, sticking to the basics and what works the best is a great course of action.
James Scott tells us here about the first two exercises in his giant set abdominal workout. Even if you don't train your abs as hard or as often as this beast, even doing a few crunches while enjoying your rest day from the gym can provide some sort of benefit to your fitness and shape.
"Pulldown crunches
Use the rope attachement on the high cable pulley. Kneel facing the machine and grab hold of the rope and put your hands against your forehead. You then begin the exercise by slowly moving your body downwards in an arc, rounding your back and trying to get your elbows to touch your knees. Contract for 2 seconds hard and return to the starting position.
Hanging leg raises
Take an overhand grip on a pull-up bar with your hands about shoulder-width apart and allow your body to hang freely. Keeping your legs straight and toes pointed, exhale and slowly lift your legs upward, avoiding the use of momentum until your body forms an "L" shape in mid-air. Pause a moment before slowly lowering your legs back to the start."
Check out these YouTube videos of the above exercises:
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