Abs are easy
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Cryptonomnomicon wrote: »Cryptonomnomicon wrote: »Cryptonomnomicon wrote: »
LOL!! Love it! I think I'd need more than a good swelfie, but I'll subscribe for the "Bro-tips!"
Basically you nailed it, dropping BF% and working out is the solution, I recommend compound lifts-Dealifts, Squats etc to strengthen your core. You can do isolation work but high reps tend to be an endurance exercise as opposed to making your abs pop (hypertrophy), so add resistance and keep the reps low. Hope that helps.
Thanks for that, it does. I was always under the impression that good abs were mainly down to a low body fat percentage allowing them to show through.
To be honest, my main goal at the moment is dropping fat so I'm not overly concerned about trying to develop muscle.
I do do some basic upper body stuff 3 times a week (just press-ups and bicep curls) but it's really just to try and avoid losing too much muscle from my arms and chest, which are naturally quite muscular, whilst I'm dropping weight.
That's got me thinking though, it probably would do me a lot of good to add a more thorough workout routine, it can only help, right?
EDIT: Sorry, didn't realise this was in the "success stories" section, probably not the best place for my questions!
I highly recommend adding compound lifts to your routine, many who have success on here would agree it is highly effective and beneficial for many reasons.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/find-a-plan.html
http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
Excellent, thanks for the links, much appreciated.
I'll get reading and make a start on that this week.
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Basically you nailed it, dropping BF% and working out is the solution, I recommend compound lifts-Dealifts, Squats etc to strengthen your core. You can do isolation work but high reps tend to be an endurance exercise as opposed to making your abs pop (hypertrophy), so add resistance and keep the reps low. Hope that helps.
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Thanks for that, it does. I was always under the impression that good abs were mainly down to a low body fat percentage allowing them to show through.
To be honest, my main goal at the moment is dropping fat so I'm not overly concerned about trying to develop muscle.
I do do some basic upper body stuff 3 times a week (just press-ups and bicep curls) but it's really just to try and avoid losing too much muscle from my arms and chest, which are naturally quite muscular, whilst I'm dropping weight.
That's got me thinking though, it probably would do me a lot of good to add a more thorough workout routine, it can only help, right?
EDIT: Sorry, didn't realise this was in the "success stories" section, probably not the best place for my questions!
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I highly recommend adding compound lifts to your routine, many who have success on here would agree it is highly effective and beneficial for many reasons.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/find-a-plan.html
http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
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Excellent, thanks for the links, much appreciated.
I'll get reading and make a start on that this week.
[/quote]Cryptonomnomicon wrote: »Cryptonomnomicon wrote: »Cryptonomnomicon wrote: »
LOL!! Love it! I think I'd need more than a good swelfie, but I'll subscribe for the "Bro-tips!"
Basically you nailed it, dropping BF% and working out is the solution, I recommend compound lifts-Dealifts, Squats etc to strengthen your core. You can do isolation work but high reps tend to be an endurance exercise as opposed to making your abs pop (hypertrophy), so add resistance and keep the reps low. Hope that helps.
Thanks for that, it does. I was always under the impression that good abs were mainly down to a low body fat percentage allowing them to show through.
To be honest, my main goal at the moment is dropping fat so I'm not overly concerned about trying to develop muscle.
I do do some basic upper body stuff 3 times a week (just press-ups and bicep curls) but it's really just to try and avoid losing too much muscle from my arms and chest, which are naturally quite muscular, whilst I'm dropping weight.
That's got me thinking though, it probably would do me a lot of good to add a more thorough workout routine, it can only help, right?
EDIT: Sorry, didn't realise this was in the "success stories" section, probably not the best place for my questions!
I highly recommend adding compound lifts to your routine, many who have success on here would agree it is highly effective and beneficial for many reasons.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/find-a-plan.html
http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
Excellent, thanks for the links, much appreciated.
I'll get reading and make a start on that this week.Cryptonomnomicon wrote: »Cryptonomnomicon wrote: »Cryptonomnomicon wrote: »
LOL!! Love it! I think I'd need more than a good swelfie, but I'll subscribe for the "Bro-tips!"
Basically you nailed it, dropping BF% and working out is the solution, I recommend compound lifts-Dealifts, Squats etc to strengthen your core. You can do isolation work but high reps tend to be an endurance exercise as opposed to making your abs pop (hypertrophy), so add resistance and keep the reps low. Hope that helps.
Thanks for that, it does. I was always under the impression that good abs were mainly down to a low body fat percentage allowing them to show through.
To be honest, my main goal at the moment is dropping fat so I'm not overly concerned about trying to develop muscle.
I do do some basic upper body stuff 3 times a week (just press-ups and bicep curls) but it's really just to try and avoid losing too much muscle from my arms and chest, which are naturally quite muscular, whilst I'm dropping weight.
That's got me thinking though, it probably would do me a lot of good to add a more thorough workout routine, it can only help, right?
EDIT: Sorry, didn't realise this was in the "success stories" section, probably not the best place for my questions!
I highly recommend adding compound lifts to your routine, many who have success on here would agree it is highly effective and beneficial for many reasons.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/find-a-plan.html
http://stronglifts.com/5x5/
Excellent, thanks for the links, much appreciated.
I'll get reading and make a start on that this week.
Lower body fat, till you are sub 15% body fat, then I would suggest working abs everyday with resistance. 2-3 sets0 -
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TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »introducing your self would be nice.......
What more do you need to know0 -
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sterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »introducing your self would be nice.......
What more do you need to know
I dont NEED to know anything
Just said introducing your self would be nice, instead of jumping in a forum with the post you made.
Just my thought, and how i was brought. Has to do ( for me) with being friendly and polite.
And no i dont say you arent friendly or polite. I said for my opinion and feeling the post is one that makes my eyebrows go up...and first wonder...then laugh
Thats all.
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jamie610811 wrote: »Why can't I wake up thin in the mornings
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TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »sterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »introducing your self would be nice.......
What more do you need to know
I dont NEED to know anything
Just said introducing your self would be nice, instead of jumping in a forum with the post you made.
Just my thought, and how i was brought. Has to do ( for me) with being friendly and polite.
And no i dont say you arent friendly or polite. I said for my opinion and feeling the post is one that makes my eyebrows go up...and first wonder...then laugh
Thats all.
Just giving advise that's all0 -
barbecuesauce wrote: »Why does he only text me after 10 pm?
Because wife.
haha my first thought also, it is after the wife goes to bed or work.0 -
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sterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »sterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »introducing your self would be nice.......
What more do you need to know
I dont NEED to know anything
Just said introducing your self would be nice, instead of jumping in a forum with the post you made.
Just my thought, and how i was brought. Has to do ( for me) with being friendly and polite.
And no i dont say you arent friendly or polite. I said for my opinion and feeling the post is one that makes my eyebrows go up...and first wonder...then laugh
Thats all.
Just giving advise that's all
Few people take advice from some random new person. Having a picture of a person with abs as your avi doesn't mean it is you or that you give decent advice.0 -
trying4real wrote: »barbecuesauce wrote: »Why does he only text me after 10 pm?
Because wife.
haha my first thought also, it is after the wife goes to bed or work.
or this!0 -
sterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »sterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »introducing your self would be nice.......
What more do you need to know
I dont NEED to know anything
Just said introducing your self would be nice, instead of jumping in a forum with the post you made.
Just my thought, and how i was brought. Has to do ( for me) with being friendly and polite.
And no i dont say you arent friendly or polite. I said for my opinion and feeling the post is one that makes my eyebrows go up...and first wonder...then laugh
Thats all.
Just giving advise that's all
ah so.... advice from a person we dont know and jumps into a forum and first poster?
mmmkay
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Isterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »sterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »introducing your self would be nice.......
What more do you need to know
I dont NEED to know anything
Just said introducing your self would be nice, instead of jumping in a forum with the post you made.
Just my thought, and how i was brought. Has to do ( for me) with being friendly and polite.
And no i dont say you arent friendly or polite. I said for my opinion and feeling the post is one that makes my eyebrows go up...and first wonder...then laugh
Thats all.
Just giving advise that's all
Few people take advice from some random new person. Having a picture of a person with abs as your avi doesn't mean it is you or that you give decent advice.
I am always looking for Advice, I would like to know that the source is at least reliable. True Advice.. Your Abs are nice, I see lots of nice Abs on here.. One day, I will work on those, right now.. the battle is with the weight. No sense in having Abs if it's covered in fat. Sigh...
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sterling_briggs93 wrote: »jamie610811 wrote: »Why can't I wake up thin in the mornings
Diet
Funny, I thought is the fact that I'm usually getting less than 5 hours sleep. :laugh:0 -
SillyCat1975 wrote: »Isterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »sterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »introducing your self would be nice.......
What more do you need to know
I dont NEED to know anything
Just said introducing your self would be nice, instead of jumping in a forum with the post you made.
Just my thought, and how i was brought. Has to do ( for me) with being friendly and polite.
And no i dont say you arent friendly or polite. I said for my opinion and feeling the post is one that makes my eyebrows go up...and first wonder...then laugh
Thats all.
Just giving advise that's all
Few people take advice from some random new person. Having a picture of a person with abs as your avi doesn't mean it is you or that you give decent advice.
I am always looking for Advice, I would like to know that the source is at least reliable. True Advice.. Your Abs are nice, I see lots of nice Abs on here.. One day, I will work on those, right now.. the battle is with the weight. No sense in having Abs if it's covered in fat. Sigh...
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach#latest
You can work towards abs as you lose the weight at the same time. It's actually one of the most efficient ways of losing fat.0 -
If it takes half a duck half a day to lay half an egg, how long would it take a monkey with a wooden leg to kick the seeds out of a pickle?0
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SillyCat1975 wrote: »Isterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »sterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »introducing your self would be nice.......
What more do you need to know
I dont NEED to know anything
Just said introducing your self would be nice, instead of jumping in a forum with the post you made.
Just my thought, and how i was brought. Has to do ( for me) with being friendly and polite.
And no i dont say you arent friendly or polite. I said for my opinion and feeling the post is one that makes my eyebrows go up...and first wonder...then laugh
Thats all.
Just giving advise that's all
Few people take advice from some random new person. Having a picture of a person with abs as your avi doesn't mean it is you or that you give decent advice.
I am always looking for Advice, I would like to know that the source is at least reliable. True Advice.. Your Abs are nice, I see lots of nice Abs on here.. One day, I will work on those, right now.. the battle is with the weight. No sense in having Abs if it's covered in fat. Sigh...
Try 200-300 under your maintance calorie intake.0 -
sterling_briggs93 wrote: »SillyCat1975 wrote: »Isterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »sterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »introducing your self would be nice.......
What more do you need to know
I dont NEED to know anything
Just said introducing your self would be nice, instead of jumping in a forum with the post you made.
Just my thought, and how i was brought. Has to do ( for me) with being friendly and polite.
And no i dont say you arent friendly or polite. I said for my opinion and feeling the post is one that makes my eyebrows go up...and first wonder...then laugh
Thats all.
Just giving advise that's all
Few people take advice from some random new person. Having a picture of a person with abs as your avi doesn't mean it is you or that you give decent advice.
I am always looking for Advice, I would like to know that the source is at least reliable. True Advice.. Your Abs are nice, I see lots of nice Abs on here.. One day, I will work on those, right now.. the battle is with the weight. No sense in having Abs if it's covered in fat. Sigh...
Try 200-300 under your maintance calorie intake.
Why 200-300? What if her TDEE is 2500? What if her TDEE is 1700? Just eat 200-300 below TDEE? That's it?0 -
My abs are not easy! Who said that? Don't believe everything you see on a bathroom wall.0
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Need2Exerc1se wrote: »My abs are not easy! Who said that? Don't believe everything you see on a bathroom wall.
What's going on?0 -
sterling_briggs93 wrote: »SillyCat1975 wrote: »Isterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »sterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »introducing your self would be nice.......
What more do you need to know
I dont NEED to know anything
Just said introducing your self would be nice, instead of jumping in a forum with the post you made.
Just my thought, and how i was brought. Has to do ( for me) with being friendly and polite.
And no i dont say you arent friendly or polite. I said for my opinion and feeling the post is one that makes my eyebrows go up...and first wonder...then laugh
Thats all.
Just giving advise that's all
Few people take advice from some random new person. Having a picture of a person with abs as your avi doesn't mean it is you or that you give decent advice.
I am always looking for Advice, I would like to know that the source is at least reliable. True Advice.. Your Abs are nice, I see lots of nice Abs on here.. One day, I will work on those, right now.. the battle is with the weight. No sense in having Abs if it's covered in fat. Sigh...
Try 200-300 under your maintance calorie intake.
Why 200-300? What if her TDEE is 2500? What if her TDEE is 1700? Just eat 200-300 below TDEE? That's it?
Peoples tdee is much lower than there calories needed to maintain body weight0 -
i just wanna look at your abs0
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sterling_briggs93 wrote: »sterling_briggs93 wrote: »SillyCat1975 wrote: »Isterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »sterling_briggs93 wrote: »TheOwlhouseDesigns wrote: »introducing your self would be nice.......
What more do you need to know
I dont NEED to know anything
Just said introducing your self would be nice, instead of jumping in a forum with the post you made.
Just my thought, and how i was brought. Has to do ( for me) with being friendly and polite.
And no i dont say you arent friendly or polite. I said for my opinion and feeling the post is one that makes my eyebrows go up...and first wonder...then laugh
Thats all.
Just giving advise that's all
Few people take advice from some random new person. Having a picture of a person with abs as your avi doesn't mean it is you or that you give decent advice.
I am always looking for Advice, I would like to know that the source is at least reliable. True Advice.. Your Abs are nice, I see lots of nice Abs on here.. One day, I will work on those, right now.. the battle is with the weight. No sense in having Abs if it's covered in fat. Sigh...
Try 200-300 under your maintance calorie intake.
Why 200-300? What if her TDEE is 2500? What if her TDEE is 1700? Just eat 200-300 below TDEE? That's it?
Peoples tdee is much lower than there calories needed to maintain body weight
Huh?!? Total Daily Energy Expenditure= the total amount of calories your body burns in a 24 hour period. This includes BMR, non exercise activity, exercise and thermic effect of food. How can TDEE be much lower than the calories someone needs to maintain weight, if TDEE is the total amount of calories their body uses?0
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