I also do heavy … I also do heavy weighted low volume abs. Hmmm, not sure about the 16% will look like 9%, BUT, I do believe that abs are a muscle like any other and should be trained that way for best results. HOWEVER, abs get hit from many lifts like the clean, deadlift and squat. SO, some athletes choose then to switch up the approach when doing isolated ab work. Great athletes have lean but FULL waists, not small and lean but weak looking waists.Abs are not all about definition, they’re about shape strength.
To a certain degree … To a certain degree Steve that is correct, you have to have relatively low body fat to reveal those muscles rather than develop them. Although reducing body fat is a major part of having a six pack it is not all. Personally I do very heavy weighted, low rep ab exercises and my abs are not only much stronger and firmer, but bigger. I’m at 16% body fat and my six pack looks like someone with 9%.
Wow, I feel pretty … Wow, I feel pretty stupid. I always figured that if you wanted to get a six-pack, you’d have to exercise your abs. So I did, but it wasn’t really working. So I got desperate and picked up the intensity on the exercises. (I’m stubborn)
I’ve gotten to the point where I do 300 sit-ups and other ab-exercises 4 times a week, however I still don’t have a six-pack. I’ve been at it for nearly a year.
If someone now punches me in my stomach they’ll break their arm, but like I said, no six pack.
I’m 128 pounds at … I’m 128 pounds at 5′9″. I jump rope 30 minutes in the mornings before breakfast and I do some form of cardio in the afternoon (running or jumping rope). I don’t have a six pack. Clearly it’s because I don’t have a low enough body fat percentage, but I eat right and have a (I think) decent workout, so what else can I do (I’ve been at this routine for about 2 months), especially since my BMI is close to underweight? Thanks.
Stop eating so much … Stop eating so much. The extra calories will not build extra muscles. Muscle are made in the gym. Let your appetite increase naturally.
also what about … also what about alcohol? everyone likes a drink at the weekend but it comes with a price, a horrible flab pack. do you know of a low fat alcoholic drink? your probably gonna say dont drink at all but im 21 and all my friends are students, so was just wondering if there is a low fat drink. thanks.
ok this may seem … ok this may seem weird but yes i agree with you completely but i am also trying to gain muscle, i am eating healthy but i am eating lots and lots.if i do a lot of cardio am i going to loose muscle aswell as fat? my stomach doesnt look toned at all but the rest of my body does, im worried of going to get skinny if i do too much cardio.
Hey thanks that’s … Hey thanks that’s some great info. i always thought the ab workouts were helping me too loose belly fat as well! quick question though whats the best way to work out your fore arms ?
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
I also do heavy …
I also do heavy weighted low volume abs. Hmmm, not sure about the 16% will look like 9%, BUT, I do believe that abs are a muscle like any other and should be trained that way for best results. HOWEVER, abs get hit from many lifts like the clean, deadlift and squat. SO, some athletes choose then to switch up the approach when doing isolated ab work. Great athletes have lean but FULL waists, not small and lean but weak looking waists.Abs are not all about definition, they’re about shape strength.
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
To a certain degree …
To a certain degree Steve that is correct, you have to have relatively low body fat to reveal those muscles rather than develop them. Although reducing body fat is a major part of having a six pack it is not all. Personally I do very heavy weighted, low rep ab exercises and my abs are not only much stronger and firmer, but bigger. I’m at 16% body fat and my six pack looks like someone with 9%.
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
LOL! TY!!!
LOL! TY!!!
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
TY!
TY!
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
Oh, your body is so …
Oh, your body is so beautiful. I love those bicep muscles stretching the cloth of your shirt. Yum!
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
Steve your the man! …
Steve your the man!!!… they better tell you lol
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
unless they are …
unless they are lean naturally withou tdiet.. then they will say ” ab traning” right. so there is one of the problems you get.
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
Wow, I feel pretty …
Wow, I feel pretty stupid. I always figured that if you wanted to get a six-pack, you’d have to exercise your abs. So I did, but it wasn’t really working. So I got desperate and picked up the intensity on the exercises. (I’m stubborn)
I’ve gotten to the point where I do 300 sit-ups and other ab-exercises 4 times a week, however I still don’t have a six-pack. I’ve been at it for nearly a year.
If someone now punches me in my stomach they’ll break their arm, but like I said, no six pack.
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
I’m 128 pounds at …
I’m 128 pounds at 5′9″. I jump rope 30 minutes in the mornings before breakfast and I do some form of cardio in the afternoon (running or jumping rope). I don’t have a six pack. Clearly it’s because I don’t have a low enough body fat percentage, but I eat right and have a (I think) decent workout, so what else can I do (I’ve been at this routine for about 2 months), especially since my BMI is close to underweight? Thanks.
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
great point
great point
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
Alcohol has 7 …
Alcohol has 7 calories per gram. So you can ddrink but in moderation.
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
Stop eating so much …
Stop eating so much. The extra calories will not build extra muscles. Muscle are made in the gym. Let your appetite increase naturally.
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
also what about …
also what about alcohol? everyone likes a drink at the weekend but it comes with a price, a horrible flab pack. do you know of a low fat alcoholic drink? your probably gonna say dont drink at all but im 21 and all my friends are students, so was just wondering if there is a low fat drink. thanks.
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
ok this may seem …
ok this may seem weird but yes i agree with you completely but i am also trying to gain muscle, i am eating healthy but i am eating lots and lots.if i do a lot of cardio am i going to loose muscle aswell as fat? my stomach doesnt look toned at all but the rest of my body does, im worried of going to get skinny if i do too much cardio.
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
” secret movement ” …
” secret movement ” LMAO
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
here’s a question, …
here’s a question, usually, how is the process? i mean, how many weeks or months does it take?
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
Stronger and firmer …
Stronger and firmer. Abs don’t and won’t stick out like biceps or chest!
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
Here’s a question I …
Here’s a question I would like answered:
If I have already gotten rid of my layer of fat, will ab exercises cause muscular hypertrophy?
Or will it just make them “stronger and firmer”?
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
Typically cardio …
Typically cardio and or dieting is needed.
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
do you think if a …
do you think if a person is overweight, they can get abs with just weights alone?
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
YW! My pleasure. …
YW! My pleasure. I like simple barbell wrist curls and reverse curls.
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
Hey thanks that’s …
Hey thanks that’s some great info. i always thought the ab workouts were helping me too loose belly fat as well! quick question though whats the best way to work out your fore arms ?
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
So, once body fat …
So, once body fat is reduced and the abs are visible, what is the best exercise to make the abs beefier?
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
You’re welcome. …
You’re welcome. VERY few really know the truth!
November 7th, 2009 - 2:10 am
i appreciate your …
i appreciate your straight forward info.