Flabby Abs Help Me Out!!!!

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i have been doing for 1 straight month 5 sets of 5 (3x/week) of sit ups on a declined bench paushing when my back is parallel to the floor for 5 SLOW seconds then going down and up to complete 1 sit up...

and it BURNS so good like it is working very well...and i see a TINY bit of improvement...but i've also been dieting a little bit better the past month so it could have JUST been the diet

i need an amazing ab routine i don't care how much it hurts or how much time it takes i want my 6 pack and i want it asap

or are abs not really about the workout and all about the diet?

 

[H_T_]

cardio. you've got to make the muscle underneath visible........

 

[bignate73]

abs are made in the kitchen.

cardio isnt even necessary.

its all about taking in less calories than you burn.

honestly, you don't even have to train your abs.

 

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cardio. you've got to make the muscle underneath visible........

i've tried cardio...i did cardio post-lifting 3x/week for 2 weeks with light dieting and didn't notice much improvement at all...i know you're probably thinking "WELL MAN IT TAKES TIME" but i'm really busy ive got a job/go to school/have chores at home to take care of and so i barely have time to go 3x/week and lift let alone do some cardio - i can fit in some more post workout cardio probably but ive read that that's not the best for you after lifting - should i made my diet more strict? right now i only have 1 actually healthy meal a day (egg whites with 1 slice whole grain bread/2 lean slices steak/chicken breast/etc.)

the other meals i am forced to eat with my family what they are eating which is usually fattening and not good for me at all

 

[H_T_]

i've tried cardio...i did cardio post-lifting 3x/week for 2 weeks with light dieting and didn't notice much improvement at all...i know you're probably thinking "WELL MAN IT TAKES TIME" but i'm really busy ive got a job/go to school/have chores at home to take care of and so i barely have time to go 3x/week and lift let alone do some cardio - i can fit in some more post workout cardio probably but ive read that that's not the best for you after lifting - should i made my diet more strict? right now i only have 1 actually healthy meal a day (egg whites with 1 slice whole grain bread/2 lean slices steak/chicken breast/etc.)

the other meals i am forced to eat with my family what they are eating which is usually fattening and not good for me at all

i suppose if you went extreme with your diet you could have much better results. gotta remember sodium will make you retain water, and it's in everything. since you have no time right now, maybe put it off until you do. or buy your own food.

 

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i suppose if you went extreme with your diet you could have much better results. gotta remember sodium will make you retain water, and it's in everything. since you have no time right now, maybe put it off until you do. or buy your own food.

well i am going to be working more soon so ill have to eat more during my job breaks...so i guess i can eat a can of tuna or something healthy !

the problem is i work at dennys...being around all the tasty and greasy n fatty foods and then opening up a can of tuna...i doubt i will have the will to eat it

gotta work there...tips tips tips

 

[H_T_]

well i am going to be working more soon so ill have to eat more during my job breaks...so i guess i can eat a can of tuna or something healthy !

the problem is i work at dennys...being around all the tasty and greasy n fatty foods and then opening up a can of tuna...i doubt i will have the will to eat it

gotta work there...tips tips tips

take care of your priorities. money is more important than abs. but you can still have both...

 

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BUMP! any other ideas on how to get those defined abs?! whats more important a strict ab workout? or the cardio?! or the diet?!

 

[anotherbutters]

You can make yours abs as strong as you like with any number of routines, but if they're still covered in fat, you're still not going to see them.

It's already been said - you need to lose some bodyfat by eating less calories than you burn. Either eat less, or do cardio to burn more, or preferably do both. Weight yourself once a week at the same time. Try to drop something like 2lb per week.

 

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You can make yours abs as strong as you like with any number of routines, but if they're still covered in fat, you're still not going to see them.

It's already been said - you need to lose some bodyfat by eating less calories than you burn. Either eat less, or do cardio to burn more, or preferably do both. Weight yourself once a week at the same time. Try to drop something like 2lb per week.

ok i can do this. But won't muscle be lost when i lose weight? i was hoping on staying the same thick-wise and trying to just get extra muscle in the area so it shows through even though i'm not really skinny. but i guess i should just strap on my ear muffs and blindfold n jump on that elliptical machine everytime i go to the gym for a while.

 

[BlondBomber]

well i am going to be working more soon so ill have to eat more during my job breaks...so i guess i can eat a can of tuna or something healthy !

the problem is i work at dennys...being around all the tasty and greasy n fatty foods and then opening up a can of tuna...i doubt i will have the will to eat it

gotta work there...tips tips tips

1st tip: Eat Egg Beaters for protein, and oatmeal for carbs at work.
(That's what I eat at Denny's when eating breakfast out.)

2nd tip: Buy bulk protein powder, and pre-make shakes to take to work.
(Fast, easy and at bulk cheaper than any other meal.)

3rd tip: Find a new job.
(This is your best option, but it just depends on your priorities.)

 

[African_Triceps]

Abs.... Diet is 60+% of it for sure. ELIMINATE JUNK FOOD. Just fuck'n do it.

Cardio 15-20 minutes each day in the morning before breakfast is equivalent to 45 minutes in the evening. So choose. 3 Times per week.

Ab workout... Cable pulldown with enough weight to kill you at rep# 20. 5 Sets.

Decline seated situps. 5 Sets. 50 reps.

Monday-Tues-Wedns.

**NEXT WEEK**

Lowers.... Leg raises from the ground or the machine and have a partner throw your legs down on each rep. Keep knees straight. Go to failure. 5 sets.

Mon-Tues-Wed... I also toss in my obliq. when training lowers. Side raises 4 sets of 30 with a TIGHT squeeze and light twist at the top on EVERY one.

***TRAIN YOUR ABS BEFORE YOUR WORKOUT.... NOT AFTER**** Get the job DONE. Avoid the shit food.

 

[GrandMaster]

Abs.... Diet is 60+% of it for sure. ELIMINATE JUNK FOOD. Just fuck'n do it.

Cardio 15-20 minutes each day in the morning before breakfast is equivalent to 45 minutes in the evening. So choose. 3 Times per week.

Ab workout... Cable pulldown with enough weight to kill you at rep# 20. 5 Sets.

Decline seated situps. 5 Sets. 50 reps.

Monday-Tues-Wedns.

**NEXT WEEK**

Lowers.... Leg raises from the ground or the machine and have a partner throw your legs down on each rep. Keep knees straight. Go to failure. 5 sets.

Mon-Tues-Wed... I also toss in my obliq. when training lowers. Side raises 4 sets of 30 with a TIGHT squeeze and light twist at the top on EVERY one.

***TRAIN YOUR ABS BEFORE YOUR WORKOUT.... NOT AFTER**** Get the job DONE. Avoid the shit food.

i've killed my abd just like that,. but it was after my workout, im not really thinking how that will bennifit me more, i have a very fast metabolizm, so i find it better to work them after then my stomach is empty, and do some HIIT



1_more_stroke....buddy........he's right... all aout the diet man... trust me.. them abs are the only thing im missing.. im like 8-10% BF...and i can juuuussst see them, but my diet isnt always legit...u can train them as HARD as u want, but the muscle will only be getting stronger, and thicker... u have to remove the fats first, cardio, diet, and get some flax oil in them shakes G/L bor

 

[African_Triceps]

i've killed my abd just like that,. but it was after my workout, im not really thinking how that will bennifit me more, i have a very fast metabolizm, so i find it better to work them after then my stomach is empty, and do some HIIT



1_more_stroke....buddy........he's right... all aout the diet man... trust me.. them abs are the only thing im missing.. im like 8-10% BF...and i can juuuussst see them, but my diet isnt always legit...u can train them as HARD as u want, but the muscle will only be getting stronger, and thicker... u have to remove the fats first, cardio, diet, and get some flax oil in them shakes G/L bor

You shouldn't be walking into the gym too soon after a meal anyway... So before should be just fine... But the reason I say before comes from the CORE workout philosophy... As most working out has some wear on the core, whether it be chest, shoulders, back... the core muscles still tend to play a roll on keeping everything stable... especially if you're using dumbells or cables. So working out BEFORE other training... keeps a fresh core and more solid strength through the ab workout.. Especially when you're going for a squeeze on each rep.

I have nothing to complain about on my abs

 

[hawaii50]

"Abs are made in the kitchen" its your diet bro. has to be right if everyones sayin it bro

 

[GrandMaster]

You shouldn't be walking into the gym too soon after a meal anyway... So before should be just fine... But the reason I say before comes from the CORE workout philosophy... As most working out has some wear on the core, whether it be chest, shoulders, back... the core muscles still tend to play a roll on keeping everything stable... especially if you're using dumbells or cables. So working out BEFORE other training... keeps a fresh core and more solid strength through the ab workout.. Especially when you're going for a squeeze on each rep.

I have nothing to complain about on my abs

i'll try it out. couldnt hurt.

and just incase you misunderstood, im talking my meal is 1hr b4 workout and my shake 30mins b4 i leave.......my stomach is empty 20mins into my workout lol


u got some good pointers tho

 

[bignate73]

the workout, honestly, is...."whatever" at best. see my profile, thats with 3 ab workouts over the course of 12 weeks of contest prep. main emphasis on diet, with cardio as a moderate second never going over 25 minutes.

ab workouts where you "feel" every crunch has no bearing on bodyfat disappearing. training them so that they are bigger will give you more pronounced thicker abs, pure and simple. training them with endless reps, is just like training your legs with endless reps, or your biceps, you get what you pay for.....no leaner, no hypertrophy, just a bunch of burn. but if thats your goal....