<< What's the best workout for the stomach? >>
eating.
any situps will just help your ABDOMINALS!
<< What's the best workout for the stomach? >>
eating.
any situps will just help your ABDOMINALS!
hint, variations of crunches.
most people don't know that when they're doing crunches, they're actually only working out the upper abs (which will not get rid of your gut)
do upper, mid, and lower abs
as well as your sides
I average about 30-40 minutes with my ab workout.
crunches in repetition are great... when you start feeling a burning around your abdominals (I don't mean heartburn or indigestion or something)
that's when you know you're doing something correct
most people don't know that when they're doing crunches, they're actually only working out the upper abs (which will not get rid of your gut)
do upper, mid, and lower abs
as well as your sides
I average about 30-40 minutes with my ab workout.
crunches in repetition are great... when you start feeling a burning around your abdominals (I don't mean heartburn or indigestion or something)
that's when you know you're doing something correct
yeah glen, losing body fat is one thing, but losing body fat alone won't get anyone a six pack. If you're not eating right, you probably won't get that six-pack, although you'll still probably strengthen those abdominal muscles. I say work on strengthening first, then concentrate on the six division buldge.
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<< You can't be serious, can you? >>
Yes.
Ask any serious body builder. >>
Glen, please read my post again. You obviously didn't read it.
You kept telling dezell to lose weight instead of working out his abs. All I was saying is that he never mentioned that he is overweight. If he isn't overweight and is in fact skinny (like me), then ab exercises WILL be beneficial.
Ask any serious body builder.
LordMaul
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Hi all,
Loving this topic, as I am learning things as I read more. One thing I haven't saw yet, though, is WHAT is the best thing to eat to lose weight. I know the basics, like ice cream, fatty foods, but what about things that I like to eat. Pretzels, wheat thins, cold meat, most of the time without bread. Grapefruit juice. And how about pop? I know too much is VERY bad, but what about 1 can per day? Should I drop that?
Thanks all for good talks.
Gump
Loving this topic, as I am learning things as I read more. One thing I haven't saw yet, though, is WHAT is the best thing to eat to lose weight. I know the basics, like ice cream, fatty foods, but what about things that I like to eat. Pretzels, wheat thins, cold meat, most of the time without bread. Grapefruit juice. And how about pop? I know too much is VERY bad, but what about 1 can per day? Should I drop that?
Thanks all for good talks.
Gump
I'm no expert myself, but I think that you should be replacing pop with water...I'm trying to do this myself, and I have maybe 1-3 cans/week now as opposed to 1L a day...
Trevor
Trevor
the typical male will start seeing the abs in more detail around the 10-11% bodyfat range..
Lower Abs : leg raises..
Use the sit up bench, but lay on it backwards.. head facing upwards, and hold on to anything that you can get your hands on.. raise your legs in a slow motion to an upright position, and then, lowering your legs back down slowly, in twice the time that it took you to raise your legs.. ( 3 sets of 20 if you are just starting off )
Mid to Upper Abs: your typical crunch
Lay on a mat, legs/knees slightly flexed, arms crossed over your chest, or however you feel comfortable.. Curl your upper body, upwards, as you raise your shoulder blades / back up off of the mat (once this far up, this is as far as you need to raise yourself) As you raise upwards, squeeze and contract your midsection while in the raised position, pause for 1-2 seconds, then lower yourself back to the surface. ( 3 sets of 20 if you are just starting off )
If your metabolism is slow (like mine), you will need to maintain a diet with moderation in carbohydrate intake.
If you have that sweet tooth, you are going to be struggling.
The key to your abs actually "SHOWING", are everything that everyone has mentioned.. The proper diet, abdominal work, and your fat burning cardio plan.
You dont have to kill yourself on the cardio.. 3 - 4 cardio sessions, at 30-40 minutes a week should suffice, even if you follow a small amount of decent nutrition tips.
Actually, too much cardio can be harmful. You'll burn up excess carbs, fat, and protein, if you dont do the proper amount.
Your body begins to go to alternate fuel sources approximately 20 minutes into some moderately heavy cardio activity. Thus, these alternate sources being stored fat.
Of course, this is assuming you are doing your cardio at times OTHER than the morning, when your blood-sugar is low. This is known as one of the best times to do cardio activity.
Oh well.. enough of my two cents..
Lower Abs : leg raises..
Use the sit up bench, but lay on it backwards.. head facing upwards, and hold on to anything that you can get your hands on.. raise your legs in a slow motion to an upright position, and then, lowering your legs back down slowly, in twice the time that it took you to raise your legs.. ( 3 sets of 20 if you are just starting off )
Mid to Upper Abs: your typical crunch
Lay on a mat, legs/knees slightly flexed, arms crossed over your chest, or however you feel comfortable.. Curl your upper body, upwards, as you raise your shoulder blades / back up off of the mat (once this far up, this is as far as you need to raise yourself) As you raise upwards, squeeze and contract your midsection while in the raised position, pause for 1-2 seconds, then lower yourself back to the surface. ( 3 sets of 20 if you are just starting off )
If your metabolism is slow (like mine), you will need to maintain a diet with moderation in carbohydrate intake.
If you have that sweet tooth, you are going to be struggling.
The key to your abs actually "SHOWING", are everything that everyone has mentioned.. The proper diet, abdominal work, and your fat burning cardio plan.
You dont have to kill yourself on the cardio.. 3 - 4 cardio sessions, at 30-40 minutes a week should suffice, even if you follow a small amount of decent nutrition tips.
Actually, too much cardio can be harmful. You'll burn up excess carbs, fat, and protein, if you dont do the proper amount.
Your body begins to go to alternate fuel sources approximately 20 minutes into some moderately heavy cardio activity. Thus, these alternate sources being stored fat.
Of course, this is assuming you are doing your cardio at times OTHER than the morning, when your blood-sugar is low. This is known as one of the best times to do cardio activity.
Oh well.. enough of my two cents..
Well, if you're already relatively thin and fairly healthy and exercise regularly...
you'd prolly want to add some weight to your stomach exercises...
I've been told time and time again, that I have to add weight to build those abs. I have a nice flat tummy already with some definition, but building them up is hard since I hate ab exercises, but results come quickly. Don't forget to work out your lower back so you prevent injury and balance your trunk's muscles.
you'd prolly want to add some weight to your stomach exercises...
I've been told time and time again, that I have to add weight to build those abs. I have a nice flat tummy already with some definition, but building them up is hard since I hate ab exercises, but results come quickly. Don't forget to work out your lower back so you prevent injury and balance your trunk's muscles.
<< Glen, please read my post again. You obviously didn't read it.
You kept telling dezell to lose weight instead of working out his abs. All I was saying is that he never mentioned that he is overweight. If he isn't overweight and is in fact skinny (like me), then ab exercises WILL be beneficial.
Ask any serious body builder.
>>
Lots of people don't know this, so it isn't surprising that folks think sit ups will make your abs show. Lots of people who you would consider "skinney" still have too much body fat to show abs. If you have thin bones, you can have an inch and half of FAT over your abs, and still LOOK skinney. THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS IS BODY FAT.
<< Lots of people don't know this, so it isn't surprising that folks think sit ups will make your abs show. Lots of people who you would consider "skinney" still have too much body fat to show abs. If you have thin bones, you can have an inch and half of FAT over your abs, and still LOOK skinney. THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS IS BODY FAT. >>
Hahahahha
Damn that was a funny post. So, you're telling me that since I have 8% body fat my abs should be huge and all the women should rush to me because of my beautiful 6 pack? Hahahahah
Glen, please. Sure, not having fat helps, but if you ARE ALREADY AT THE STAGE OF NOT HAVING FAT, and still don't have glistening abs, then YOU NEED TO EXERCISE YOUR AB MUSCLES. Damn. I can't even believe I'm having this argument. My point is so obvious that I feel stupider just arguing with you. With your screwed up logic I can be a hardcore diet-a-holic, never lift a weight in my life and somehow look like Arnold...
<< Nope, but your abs will. >>
Sweet! Let me just check.
/removes shirt and looks in mirror
/compares abs in mirror to this picture
Damn. Not even close.
Again diet is important to getting abs to show so is cardio. You can do as many sit ups crunches what not you want and have the strongest ab muscles. But if your diet is sh1tty then it wont show. People think they can do those exercise to lose fat around the midsection. Which is false. You cannot spot reduce fat. You must maintain a strict diet and do proper cardio exercises. As someone already said you need to be under 10 percent body fat to get abs to show. Drink lots of water. Avoid fatty foods...no more eating out. Eliminate all alcohol what so ever.
My ab routine which I do every other day...
Cable Crunch - 4 sets 15-20 reps.
Decline Situp with weights - 4 sets 15-20 reps
Hanging Leg Raise - 4 sets 15-20 reps
Crunch with Swiss Ball - 4 sets 15-20 reps.
Again each rep is done in a slow controlled manner and pausing in the middle of the crunch, then slowly returning to the starting position, I mix it up every other month or so with different variations just to continue to shock my abs. On days that I dont do any lifting Im doing 30-45 minutes worth of cardio. I cannot again stress how much diet plays a factor.
My ab routine which I do every other day...
Cable Crunch - 4 sets 15-20 reps.
Decline Situp with weights - 4 sets 15-20 reps
Hanging Leg Raise - 4 sets 15-20 reps
Crunch with Swiss Ball - 4 sets 15-20 reps.
Again each rep is done in a slow controlled manner and pausing in the middle of the crunch, then slowly returning to the starting position, I mix it up every other month or so with different variations just to continue to shock my abs. On days that I dont do any lifting Im doing 30-45 minutes worth of cardio. I cannot again stress how much diet plays a factor.
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