abs under 200 pounds...

Plates559

"If you have abs, and you weigh under 200 pounds, you aren't jacked, you're just skinny" - Just heard this on the EliteFTS podcast. Looks like its time for you guys to start bulking!

it also reminds me of the saying:

"abs on a skinny guy is like big boobs on a fat chick, it doesn't count."

Chief_Rocka

So the same weight standards apply to a 6'5" guy as apply to a 5'9" guy. Got it.

Plates559

Hey man I don't make the rules, I just enforce them.

odusgolp

*reading comprehension*

I'll get it someday.

Plates559

^ Haha, that's ok you're pretty.

Chief_Rocka

Hey man I don't make the rules, I just enforce them.

and parrot them, no matter now silly

iWaffle

<<-- 210 so I guess I still make the cut. "Phew".


I'm 6'2" so don't know how this works vs. guys that are 5'5"

n0ob

so in the technical sense, anyone over 200 pounds capable of holding their torso upright while walking has abs...

again..just interpreting what was said (though I LOLed and totally agree).

_SusieQ_

"abs on a skinny guy is like big boobs on a fat chick, it doesn't count."

I can assure you that THIS fat chick's big boobs count.

perfectingpatti

My 25 year old son is under 200lbs and he's got abs. He's a triathlete and marathon runner. Not skinny, and totally ripped. I'm proud of him, and not because he's ripped but because he would never post something as arrogant as this.

Plates559

If he is a triathlete, i assure you he isn't ripped, he is skinny.

infamousmk

This thread reminds me of that saying, "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak up and remove all doubt."

Plates559

Haha all you haters realize the quote came from Elite FTS, literally some of the strongest guys is the nation right?

They are elitist, hence the name "Elite FTS". If you are getting your feelings hurt because you think you look great... well then you aren't an elitist. You are just normal. Which is fine for some, but not fine for the fittest, and all the THICK SOLID TIGHT out there.

You tell some of the strongest guys out there "hey man your squat is amazing, 1,200 pounds, wow!" They'll most likely say something along the lines of "Thanks, but it isn't big enough yet"

_SusieQ_

I think any and every person who uses the term "haters" should have their lips stapled shut.

infamousmk

Haha all you haters realize the quote came from Elite FTS, literally some of the strongest guys is the nation right?

They are elitist, hence the name "Elite FTS". If you are getting your feelings hurt because you think you look great... well then you aren't an elitist. You are just normal. Which is fine for some, but not fine for the fittest, and all the THICK SOLID TIGHT out there.

You tell some of the strongest guys out there "hey man your squat is amazing, 1,200 pounds, wow!" They'll most likely say something along the lines of "Thanks, but it isn't big enough yet"

Nobody's getting their feelings hurt... we're just not sure why you're telling us what these elite athletes are saying about the average person. 1] They sound douchey and, well, elitist, and 2] these are generalized, blanket statements that are, again, douchey. Oh, and inaccurate.

iWaffle

You tell some of the strongest guys out there "hey man your squat is amazing, 1,200 pounds, wow!" They'll most likely say something along the lines of "Thanks, but it isn't big enough yet"

Yeah, but I could totally kick their butts in a 5k. Everyone has different fitness goals.

Plates559

You tell some of the strongest guys out there "hey man your squat is amazing, 1,200 pounds, wow!" They'll most likely say something along the lines of "Thanks, but it isn't big enough yet"

Yeah, but I could totally kick their butts in a 5k. Everyone has different fitness goals.

Ok tell a Kenyan "hey Shaniyan you can 25 miles in half an hour, wow!" and if she is an elitist she would say "Thanks, but I'm not fast enough yet"

Of course then Shaniyan would be classified as skinny so any visible abs would be under the category of skinny not ripped. Similar to Perfectingpats 25 year old son.

Jusssst Ssssayin'

n0ob

You tell some of the strongest guys out there "hey man your squat is amazing, 1,200 pounds, wow!" They'll most likely say something along the lines of "Thanks, but it isn't big enough yet"

Yeah, but I could totally kick their butts in a 5k. Everyone has different fitness goals.

I think the non-inflammatory (but still elitest) message is that it is somewhat insulting to use the term "ripped" on someone that just has a low body fat % without regard to total muscle mass, whereas the originator of the statement would reserve that label for individuals who have ample muscle mass.

Plates559

^ there you go.

Basically EFTS is saying, if you have visible abs but have pencil arms and toothpick legs, you aren't jacked, ripped, cut.

Daisy_Cutter_

You tell some of the strongest guys out there "hey man your squat is amazing, 1,200 pounds, wow!" They'll most likely say something along the lines of "Thanks, but it isn't big enough yet"

Yeah, but I could totally kick their butts in a 5k. Everyone has different fitness goals.

Ok tell a Kenyan "hey Shaniyan you can 25 miles in half an hour, wow!" and if she is an elitist she would say "Thanks, but I'm not fast enough yet"

Of course then Shaniyan would be classified as skinny so any visible abs would be under the category of skinny not ripped. Similar to Perfectingpats 25 year old son.

Jusssst Ssssayin'

OMG.....what kind of drug did you take this morning? Cause I want NONE of that. Where the heck is my albinogorilla when I need him?

There are plenty of bulky guys with abs on here under 200 lbs. Stop spewing such nonsense.

Jeeze man.....and you had to bring up breasts in an ugly manner. Shame on you!

BusyRaeNOTBusty

^ there you go.

Basically EFTS is saying, if you have visible abs but have pencil arms and toothpick legs, you aren't jacked, ripped, cut.

I posted a link to a blog (not my blog) about "anorexic ripped" the other day and people got mad at me....

But yeah, 200lbs doesn't apply for all men. There's no way my 5'9" could ever have abs at 200lbs, unless maybe he was on juice.

meshashesha2012

"abs on a skinny guy is like big boobs on a fat chick, it doesn't count."

I can assure you that THIS fat chick's big boobs count.

this

big boobed fat chick chest bump!

iWaffle

^ there you go.

Basically EFTS is saying, if you have visible abs but have pencil arms and toothpick legs, you aren't jacked, ripped, cut.

That's true but I don't really like the bloated distended abdomen look most of the power lifters seem to have. Sure you can see their abdominal muscles but their gut still sticks out like a pregnant cow. I much prefer a more balanced approach to fitness.

Chief_Rocka

^ there you go.

Basically EFTS is saying, if you have visible abs but have pencil arms and toothpick legs, you aren't jacked, ripped, cut.

^^^that I can agree with, but using an arbitrary pound limit is stupid

Plates559

Pro power lifters are fat because they eat a ton

The bloated belly you speak of makes me think you are referring to pro level body builders like Ronnie Coleman, that is because for drugs like HGH.

doubleduofa

Thanks for sharing, I guess?

perfectingpatti

If he is a triathlete, i assure you he isn't ripped, he is skinny.

False. He's ripped. How can you "assure" me when you've never seen him? Please, dude, learn some humility.

EvgeniZyntx

Haha all you haters realize the quote came from Elite FTS, literally some of the strongest guys is the nation right?

They are elitist, hence the name "Elite FTS". If you are getting your feelings hurt because you think you look great... well then you aren't an elitist. You are just normal. Which is fine for some, but not fine for the fittest, and all the THICK SOLID TIGHT out there.

You tell some of the strongest guys out there "hey man your squat is amazing, 1,200 pounds, wow!" They'll most likely say something along the lines of "Thanks, but it isn't big enough yet"

Lol.
Who sat on your head?

Plates559

If he is a triathlete, i assure you he isn't ripped, he is skinny.

False. He's ripped. How can you "assure" me when you've never seen him? Please, dude, learn some humility.

Humility? I don't get it.

I have not once boasted of my ability or physique on this topic so I don't get it. Being an elitist and wanting to be the best is not prideful, it is just expecting more from yourself.

OK so here is why you triathlete of a son isn't jacked... Being a good triathlete involves very high levels of cardio, and we all know it is VERY hard to get THICK SOLID TIGHT while doing that much cardio. Unless you son is using steroids, which i hope he isn't seeing as Mr. Armstrong just had his scandal, you son can't be building all that much muscle mass. No offense towards your son but if he is any good at being a triathlete he isn't very big.

Take Micheal Phelps for example, he is very lean, but he isn't big, and that is what the quote is all about. Please go back and read it again.

Plates559

Lol.
Who sat on your head?

Is that like a foreigner thing to say? I think you've been lost in translation.

ndj1979

I would tend to think that height would have an impact on this..

however, if you have abs and no arms or leg strength then yes you are weak ..

So i am 50/50 on this one..interesting take on the subject though...