How to get Abs :)

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mizzsmith123
mizzsmith123 Posts: 12
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Hi all need some advice!

Whats the best way to get abs? All through sit ups? Or other exercises?

Also how long did it take you to get abs?

I have a rather flat stomach but would love for my abs to be more defined!

Thank you :)

xx
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  • ilovedeadlifts
    ilovedeadlifts Posts: 2,923 Member
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    diet.
  • mumof5
    mumof5 Posts: 328 Member
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    he right - abs are made in the gym but you will only find them in the kitchen! eat clean, train hard.
  • Matt_Wild
    Matt_Wild Posts: 2,673 Member
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    110% diet.

    This was achieved with zero ab work:

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  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
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    110% diet.

    This was achieved with zero ab work:

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    Agreed.

    I always get asked about what I do for my abs.

    I do nothing for them. I hate ab work.
  • Squeeks70
    Squeeks70 Posts: 157 Member
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    Diet and Cardio!
  • Kristie18
    Kristie18 Posts: 332 Member
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    diet.

    AGREE!!!!!
  • LeenaRuns
    LeenaRuns Posts: 1,309 Member
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    Defintiely diet.
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
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    DIET!! dont care what anyone else says , diet diet diet and obviously u need overall muscle seeing that abs are a muscle
  • mizzsmith123
    mizzsmith123 Posts: 12
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    What type of food then do I need to be eating/ avoiding?

    At the moment im on a low carb, high protein diet, so im eating lots of egg whites, chicken, fish, veg,

    How long do you think until I will start seeing results.
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
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    This was achieved with zero ab work:
    But do do a lot of exercises that involve them, I bet :).

    But yes, you'll see some really skinny people that don't work out who have defined abs thanks to just the low body fat.

    Me, I've been doing the 'weider 6' program because I can do it anywhere without extra equipment and there's an easy app for that. Also specifically want to improve them for rock climbing, where a strong core is very important.
    Just so that when I do hit my target, there's a bit more definition underneath - though I don't think they'll start showing before I bulk up and cut again, so far can see a bit of improvement and a slight 'tone' showing through.
  • Matt_Wild
    Matt_Wild Posts: 2,673 Member
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    What type of food then do I need to be eating/ avoiding?

    At the moment im on a low carb, high protein diet, so im eating lots of egg whites, chicken, fish, veg,

    How long do you think until I will start seeing results.

    Message me, I'll sort you out a diet if you like.
  • LaurnWhit
    LaurnWhit Posts: 261 Member
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    Bump, I hate ab work with a passion.....working on diet...
  • FitForLife81
    FitForLife81 Posts: 372 Member
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    It's all about bf% the lower the bf the more your abs will show so it is 100% diet. Abs are made in the kitchen =P
  • wellbert
    wellbert Posts: 3,924 Member
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    you already have them. simply remove the fat.
  • SPNLuver83
    SPNLuver83 Posts: 2,050 Member
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    It's mostly through diet. Strength training helps, like all over strength training, because muscle burns fat!!

    I actually have a YouTube video called "The Real Secret to Killer Abs" that I have been told is very helpful. I'd post the link directly but MFP would give me a strike. My YouTube name is Jaymebales83 and you can find it in the LifeStyle info playlist.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
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    you already have them. simply remove the fat.

    this!

    its all about bodyfat %... a decent strength regime on a small deficit with mainly clean food should get you there.
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
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    SQUATS - HEAVY

    DEADLIFT - HEAVY

    PRESS - HEAVY

    The end!
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
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    SQUATS - HEAVY

    DEADLIFT - HEAVY

    PRESS - HEAVY

    The end!

    This and diet :)
  • HeidiMightyRawr
    HeidiMightyRawr Posts: 3,343 Member
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    Diet. You need to lose the fat on your stomach to show your abs. All the ab exercises in the world won't help if you still have the extra bit of fat there.

    That said, if you want really defined abs (more than just a flat stomach) you'll have to have some decent muscle there. It doesn't have to be from specific ab exercises though, many others work your core enough to see muscle definition there such as squats and deadlifts! :D
  • djsupreme6
    djsupreme6 Posts: 1,210 Member
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    although i'm still a work in progress...yes diet...however its good to do ab work...its not a bad thing to have a strong core

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