Ab's

aninya

I have been losing weight for sometime I have about 4 pounds left to lose I have been working my abs and doing circuit training for months along with my normal walking and jogging but I can't seem to flatten my stomach no matter what I do any suggestions?

TavistockToad

You just need to keep lowering your bodyfat

Kev1234567

Hi, Abs are the hardest muscles to get definition and also what everyone wants. You wont get a six-pack unless you've got very little fat around your stomach.
A real good abs exercise to do is "Scissors" where you lay on your back and lift your legs up and down - google it for a better description and video.
If you keep on with the diet and exercise, I guarantee your abs will start to show.

malibu927

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1161603/so-you-want-a-nice-stomach

GauchoMark

There is no substitute for low body fat percentage when it comes to defined abs. If you don't have to look you are after, keep working. Remember that your weight loss goal is just a number and probably has to be changed as you progress, so don't get caught up in "I have 4 lbs left" and re-evaluate regularly.

However, IMO people tend to train abs all wrong - all reps and no weight. While it is fine to do high reps, your abs are muscles too. If you want them to get bigger (which makes them easier to see) you have to do some heavy weights. Leg lifts and cable machines are what I use and I never go past 20 reps/set (if I do, its time to increase weight).

Just revise your metrics to meet your true goals.

cee134

cee134

Seriously though, I once heard advice from Arnold Schwarzenegger, who basically said, "you got to eat alot of carrots. (said in Arnie voice)" He meant that it's the fat content that hides the muscles.