42 best ways to lose stomach fat
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really? no. don't do weights on a bosu.doing weights on a bosu
don't be this guy.
they don't show you the next step, where he falls off and breaks his ankle.
Errrrrr - this is NOT a bosu - its a stability ball0 -
yes, which is essentially the same as a bosu. it's a double bosu. the point still stands. don't do it. you will hurt yourself and your core is not going to get much stronger than just doing compound lifts on a stable, flat surface.
really? no. don't do weights on a bosu.doing weights on a bosu
don't be this guy.
they don't show you the next step, where he falls off and breaks his ankle.
Errrrrr - this is NOT a bosu - its a stability ball0 -
If spot reducing is a myth, why do we do crunches? Isn't it to.. tighten and reduce the area in question WHILE maintaining a healthy deficit? Just wondering...
No idea why you do crunches, I don't do them. For the most part, the crunch is a useless exercise.
And no, exercising a body part has nothing to do with reducing fat for that body part, it's about increasing the strength of that body part.
I definately know that you cannot spot reduce. but I have an honest question .....why is a crunch useless? Woudn't it help in strengthening your abs/core? Especially if you are not only doing crunches but doing a bunch of other core/ab exercises?
BTW, I do not do a huge amount of 'ab' exercise as I try to ensure I use my core as much as possible when strength training by, for example, doing weights on a bosu etc. I am just asking so that I understand why throwing in the odd set of crunches may not be an effective use of my time.
They aren't useless, they are simply FAR from being the most efficient way to train your core. Are they better than sitting on the couch? Yes. Are they better than squats and deadlifts? No.
I was more asking....why? Not challenging your answer at all - honestly wanting to understand the logic - that way I can apply to other exercises/training. I assume it has something to do with the fact that they do not engage as many muscles as other exercises such a the ones you mentioned - but could be wrong.0 -
Is that website All Women's Talk, or is it All Women Stalk?0
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yes, which is essentially the same as a bosu. it's a double bosu. the point still stands. don't do it. you will hurt yourself and your core is not going to get much stronger than just doing compound lifts on a stable, flat surface.
really? no. don't do weights on a bosu.doing weights on a bosu
don't be this guy.
they don't show you the next step, where he falls off and breaks his ankle.
Errrrrr - this is NOT a bosu - its a stability ball
NO - a bosu has a flat bottom which is way more stable than a ball. Also, I would never lift that heavy on a ball or a bosu in any event.0 -
Do you eat back the calories lost during exercise?0
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Do you eat back the calories lost during exercise?
Depends on whether or not they are accounted for in your daily calorie goal.0 -
It's unnecessary. EVERY compound exercise utilizes your core muscles for stability, balance, power, and strength. I do heavy strength training, and doing barbell squats and deadlifts do a lot more for your core strength than crunches ever will.If spot reducing is a myth, why do we do crunches? Isn't it to.. tighten and reduce the area in question WHILE maintaining a healthy deficit? Just wondering...
No idea why you do crunches, I don't do them. For the most part, the crunch is a useless exercise.
And no, exercising a body part has nothing to do with reducing fat for that body part, it's about increasing the strength of that body part.
I definately know that you cannot spot reduce. but I have an honest question .....why is a crunch useless? Woudn't it help in strengthening your abs/core? Especially if you are not only doing crunches but doing a bunch of other core/ab exercises?
BTW, I do not do a huge amount of 'ab' exercise as I try to ensure I use my core as much as possible when strength training by, for example, doing weights on a bosu etc. I am just asking so that I understand why throwing in the odd set of crunches may not be an effective use of my time.
They aren't useless, they are simply FAR from being the most efficient way to train your core. Are they better than sitting on the couch? Yes. Are they better than squats and deadlifts? No.
I was more asking....why? Not challenging your answer at all - honestly wanting to understand the logic - that way I can apply to other exercises/training. I assume it has something to do with the fact that they do not engage as many muscles as other exercises such a the ones you mentioned - but could be wrong.
It's just my personal opinion, but I'm after functional strength and fitness, so I feel the same way about any isolation exercises. As far as I'm concerned, crunches, biceps curls, triceps kickbacks, and calf raises are all useless exercises, as doing squats, deadlifts, bench presses, rows, and overhead presses will give all those muscle groups all the work they would need.
Now, a professional body builder may need to incorporate some of those moves while prepping for a competition, due to needing specific muscle sizes and symmetry, but for the average person, they are unnecessary, and time could be better spent on other exercises.0 -
really? no. don't do weights on a bosu.doing weights on a bosu
don't be this guy.
they don't show you the next step, where he falls off and breaks his ankle.
Wow...just...Wow! The stupid things people will try.0 -
It's unnecessary. EVERY compound exercise utilizes your core muscles for stability, balance, power, and strength. I do heavy strength training, and doing barbell squats and deadlifts do a lot more for your core strength than crunches ever will.If spot reducing is a myth, why do we do crunches? Isn't it to.. tighten and reduce the area in question WHILE maintaining a healthy deficit? Just wondering...
No idea why you do crunches, I don't do them. For the most part, the crunch is a useless exercise.
And no, exercising a body part has nothing to do with reducing fat for that body part, it's about increasing the strength of that body part.
I definately know that you cannot spot reduce. but I have an honest question .....why is a crunch useless? Woudn't it help in strengthening your abs/core? Especially if you are not only doing crunches but doing a bunch of other core/ab exercises?
BTW, I do not do a huge amount of 'ab' exercise as I try to ensure I use my core as much as possible when strength training by, for example, doing weights on a bosu etc. I am just asking so that I understand why throwing in the odd set of crunches may not be an effective use of my time.
They aren't useless, they are simply FAR from being the most efficient way to train your core. Are they better than sitting on the couch? Yes. Are they better than squats and deadlifts? No.
I was more asking....why? Not challenging your answer at all - honestly wanting to understand the logic - that way I can apply to other exercises/training. I assume it has something to do with the fact that they do not engage as many muscles as other exercises such a the ones you mentioned - but could be wrong.
It's just my personal opinion, but I'm after functional strength and fitness, so I feel the same way about any isolation exercises. As far as I'm concerned, crunches, biceps curls, triceps kickbacks, and calf raises are all useless exercises, as doing squats, deadlifts, bench presses, rows, and overhead presses will give all those muscle groups all the work they would need.
Now, a professional body builder may need to incorporate some of those moves while prepping for a competition, due to needing specific muscle sizes and symmetry, but for the average person, they are unnecessary, and time could be better spent on other exercises.
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the only muscles worked while doing crunches are your rectus abdominis, which are the muscles that are visible in a six- or eight-pack. it's not that they don't do anything, they're just not that effective. by doing heavy compound lifts, you engage your entire core to keep you upright and stable. your abs, obliques, and lower back.I was more asking....why? Not challenging your answer at all - honestly wanting to understand the logic - that way I can apply to other exercises/training. I assume it has something to do with the fact that they do not engage as many muscles as other exercises such a the ones you mentioned - but could be wrong.
when i did a lot of ab work (crunches, reverse crunches, bicycles, oblique crunches)... the longest i could hold a plank was 30 seconds. after two months of doing heavy compound lifts (squat, deadlift, snatches, bench press...) i can easily plank 50+ seconds. i don't do any ab work and my abs have gotten stronger.0 -
the only muscles worked while doing crunches are your rectus abdominis, which are the muscles that are visible in a six- or eight-pack. it's not that they don't do anything, they're just not that effective. by doing heavy compound lifts, you engage your entire core to keep you upright and stable. your abs, obliques, and lower back.I was more asking....why? Not challenging your answer at all - honestly wanting to understand the logic - that way I can apply to other exercises/training. I assume it has something to do with the fact that they do not engage as many muscles as other exercises such a the ones you mentioned - but could be wrong.
when i did a lot of ab work (crunches, reverse crunches, bicycles, oblique crunches)... the longest i could hold a plank was 30 seconds. after two months of doing heavy compound lifts (squat, deadlift, snatches, bench press...) i can easily plank 50+ seconds. i don't do any ab work and my abs have gotten stronger.
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Do I do crunches or not? alot of mfp are seasoned....remember there are alot of beginners...so break it down...
Im just starting out doing 30day shred and we do crunches on those dvd0 -
if you do crunches as part of 30ds, then do them because otherwise you'll just be standing there idle for that minute.Do I do crunches or not? alot of mfp are seasoned....remember there are alot of beginners...so break it down...
Im just starting out doing 30day shred and we do crunches on those dvd
otherwise, no. don't do crunches. for an all around better ab/core workout, start doing heavy compounds lifts such as squats, deadlifts, bench presses, rows, etc.0 -
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Don't believe everything you read on the internet. I'd be curious to see if anyone here as an educated, professional opinion. It's confusing to hear everyone's PERSONAL opinions. I say - do what works for YOU. Everyone is different.0
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yes, which is essentially the same as a bosu. it's a double bosu. the point still stands. don't do it. you will hurt yourself and your core is not going to get much stronger than just doing compound lifts on a stable, flat surface.
really? no. don't do weights on a bosu.doing weights on a bosu
don't be this guy.
they don't show you the next step, where he falls off and breaks his ankle.
Errrrrr - this is NOT a bosu - its a stability ball
NO - a bosu has a flat bottom which is way more stable than a ball. Also, I would never lift that heavy on a ball or a bosu in any event.
heavy?
Heavy?!
that is a 45lb bar with two 45 plates... for a total of only 135. a guy his size should be squatting atleast 170... and if he wasnt a total noob, he should be close to 200lb 5x5 sets.
That pic is just a perfect example of how some trainers are retarded, and people will do anything you tell them to do.0
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