Groin and lower ab muscles
CyanideCyster
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Good evening folks!
Which lifts or exercises are good to build muscle in these areas?
I've had a google but it seems to be more about 'toning' than building muscle.
Which lifts or exercises are good to build muscle in these areas?
I've had a google but it seems to be more about 'toning' than building muscle.
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1. NO such thing as "lower" ab muscles. The abdominals "6 pack" are all one muscle, its impossible to isolate the lower set.
2. Squats and Dead-lifts will make your abs REALLY strong.
3. why would you want your tummy to look bigger? Building muscle mass in your abdomen will just make your waist widder, dropping body fat will make it skinnier.0 -
1. NO such thing as "lower" ab muscles. The abdominals "6 pack" are all one muscle, its impossible to isolate the lower set.
2. Squats and Dead-lifts will make your abs REALLY strong.
3. why would you want your tummy to look bigger? Building muscle mass in your abdomen will just make your waist widder, dropping body fat will make it skinnier.
Agreed. I'd add that only HEAVY squats and dead lifts will make your abs strong. Most people who do lighter weights don't engage their abs properly (if at all) because they don't need to. You cannot perform squats or dead lifts with heavy weights without engaging the abs in a big way.0 -
Ok thanks guys! I'm already lifting 'heavy' (only got 56lbs worth of weights at home which I've maxed so joining a gym next week)
So I'll stick with that.0 -
1. NO such thing as "lower" ab muscles. The abdominals "6 pack" are all one muscle, its impossible to isolate the lower set.
2. Squats and Dead-lifts will make your abs REALLY strong.
3. why would you want your tummy to look bigger? Building muscle mass in your abdomen will just make your waist widder, dropping body fat will make it skinnier.
Agreed. I'd add that only HEAVY squats and dead lifts will make your abs strong. Most people who do lighter weights don't engage their abs properly (if at all) because they don't need to. You cannot perform squats or dead lifts with heavy weights without engaging the abs in a big way.
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