Upper abs

DaWayne360
DaWayne360 Posts: 261 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I am finally seeing some progress with my abs. But the upper abs are behind. I can't find anything that tells how to bulk up upper abs. Most articles say you can't isolate specific ab muscles. Has anyone had the same problem and did you find anything to help?

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  • robbienjill
    robbienjill Posts: 456 Member
    My problem is just the opposite. My lower bs need more help.
  • ChrisLindsay9
    ChrisLindsay9 Posts: 837 Member
    When in doubt, I look to see if Brett Contreras has written anything about it.

    http://www.t-nation.com/testosterone-magazine-627

    The whole article is worth the read, but here's an excerpt:

    "Last year I conducted a test where I placed electrodes on the upper and lower rectus abdominis and the study proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is indeed possible to place more tension on the upper or lower rectus abdominis depending on the type of ab exercise you perform. For example, shoulder-to-hip flexion (think crunch) movements hit the upper abs harder than they work the lower abs, whereas hip-to-shoulder flexion (think leg raise) movements hit the lower abs harder."

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