Workin' those abdominals, noob needs help Options

[audiodemon]

I'm saddened to say, although I guess I look forward to feedback on this, but hey what's a routine daily or whatever workout anyone can use to build a six pack? What I do isn't working for me. I don't think I have enough fat to turn to muscle. At least that's what I thought until I saw some 9 year old a Dorney Park with a six pack. Tips? I know I could use some. *clueless*

[*Azarel*]

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[lbjshaq2345]

sit-ups sit-ups and more sit-ups sit-up til u throw up

[*anubis*]

sit-ups sit-ups and more sit-ups sit-up til u throw up

hahaha no. that doesn't work.

most people that want a six-pack just start doing situps and whatnot. yeah, sure you can do thousands of those every day for months and you'll eventually get them, but there is a MUCH EASIER way to get them.

first of all, you have to lower your body fat percentage. if your body fat is over 10%, no matter how strong your abs are, they probably won't show because you've got a flab of fat covering them...

so what i'd recommend is
1.) eating regularly---but HEALTHY (don't starve yourself. that doesn't work either)
2.) RUN! EVERY SINGLE DAY! <---most people don't know it, but that's the key ingredient to getting a six-pack. RUNNING. it's most essential in lowering body fat percentage. if you're not much of a runner, go at a slow jog--just make sure you get a lot into it. i usually do between 1 mile - 5 miles a day--usually on the latter side depending on my mood. and if you REALLY can't run---swim.

you should mainly do it first thing when you wake up--on an empty stomach.

3.) follow that immediately with an ab workout. i highly recommend: http://www.musclemedia.com/training/BootCamp.asp <---good exercises, at no strain--but maximum effort. the exercises are pretty easy to go through---and by the 4th workout---i'm certain you'll start seeing some results--depending on how fit you are to begin with.

most people who only do crunches ONLY target one part of their abs--mainly the upper part. that workout helps you work your lower abs (the hardest to work), intercoastals, and upper abs.

the key thing is just to be patient.

you can't expect results your first few days. it takes PATIENCE and determination to get what you want. you just have to keep going. who said it was going to be easy?

i started out with about 13% bodyfat--since i was already a track runner, so it didn't take too long.

if you do everything right---and not get lazy and skip it--you should be developing a good 6-pack anytime soon.

good luck

[*Azarel*]

first of all, you have to lower your body fat percentage. if your body fat is over 10%, no matter how strong your abs are, they probably won't show because you've got a flab of fat covering them...

You know your shit, man. Props.

[elmogurly]

wow. ^x2 that sounds good. maybe i'll try that.

how do you figure how much body fat you have?

[Eryi]

Sit ups, that's usually what I do daily..

[CrookedCriticism]

wow. ^x2 that sounds good. maybe i'll try that.

how do you figure how much body fat you have?

Hydrodensitometry, they dunk you in water. I haven't tried it but I heard its the most accurate.

most people who only do crunches ONLY target one part of their abs--mainly the upper part. that workout helps you work your lower abs (the hardest to work), intercoastals, and upper abs.

you cant target certain areas of the abs because its one muscle...

[lKVNiiKINKYl]

Mine are slowly comming out. I started running everyday for 30 minutes and keep a constant rate but eat like everything and anything but only drink water. If I ate healthier, I would have a 6 pack but the food is what is killing me x.x

[shortiiex]

you do 50 or more crunches every 30 minutes....try to get at least 500-1,000 crunches every day

Run..walk..run...walk...run..walk..for 30 minutes

do 500 jumping jacks

[*anubis*]

you cant target certain areas of the abs because its one muscle...

actuallly it isn't.

the abdominals have the upper muscles, the lower muscles, and the intercoastals that make it. and most people should do a variety of different ab workouts to make sure you get all those areas targeted.

crunches only work your upper ab muscles--with little to no effort on your lower abs.

[lKVNiiKINKYl]

Dunno what its called but it's how u work you lower abs.
Lay down on the floor with your back parrallel to the floor. Point your legs straight up and like move your body up and down...that makes no sense does it..

[*Azarel*]

Dunno what its called but it's how u work you lower abs.
Lay down on the floor with your back parrallel to the floor. Point your legs straight up and like move your body up and down...that makes no sense does it..

... sounds like a backwards push-up.

[*anubis*]

... sounds like a backwards push-up.

yeah that's a leg raise-hip up. it strengthens your lower abs

[audiodemon]

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Meh, second time I got ripped by azarel. >_< Sorry, lol.

[CrookedCriticism]

actuallly it isn't.

the abdominals have the upper muscles, the lower muscles, and the intercoastals that make it. and most people should do a variety of different ab workouts to make sure you get all those areas targeted.

crunches only work your upper ab muscles--with little to no effort on your lower abs.

The recuts abdominus is one muscle, there are no upper or lower abs. Its impossible to isolate the upper or lower abs, it is a single muscle and it will grow as a whole. If you could stimulate one area of a muscle and make it grow that would imply that you could change the shape of a muscle, and scientifically, that is impossible.

[audiodemon]

I read somewhere that if you overwork it, eventually gets too soft and it doesn't show, but you can feel it. Lack of bread in the system?

[*suddenly she*]

dustin.

this should be part of the pinned topic.

[demolished]

hey guys, what about the middle abs? i believe there's different parts.


i'm confuse who's to learn from a correct person.

dustin. 

this should be part of the pinned topic.

Not yet, we dont know much about the ads, whether people should do different sets of abs workout or just do a simple workout.

[Spirited Away]

Sorry but seeing how we already have so many of these topics already, keeping this one open is... not a good idea. Just refer to response to past topics like this one. Thanks.