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- Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:17 pm
- Forum: Six Pack Abs
- Topic: 6 Pack Abs
- Replies: 2
- Views: 7568
Re: 6 Pack Abs
For me, running is the best thing I can do to reduce fat anywhere on body. Spot reduction is a myth so performing an exercise like leg raises won't reduce any fat in the trouble area (although it will build muscle). Your diet has a large number of carbohydrates in the form of breads and sugar (fruit...
- Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:04 am
- Forum: Exercises
- Topic: Kettlebell work out for beginners
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3119
Re: Kettlebell work out for beginners
What exactly are you doing for the workout? Does the video provide you with isolation exercises (focusing on a single muscle group) or compound exercises (focusing on many muscle groups)? The good thing with kettlebell is that you can get some really good full body movement while using it. For examp...
- Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:28 am
- Forum: Running Zone
- Topic: Running for Weight Loss
- Replies: 6
- Views: 12088
Re: Running for Weight Loss
I could not agree more with your statement! I hear it from co-workers all the time: "I've been really good this week so I ate <insert unhealthy food here> as a treat to myself." This kind of mentality will keep people from reaching their weight loss goals which is a bit of a bummer conside...
- Thu Jan 12, 2012 2:51 pm
- Forum: Exercises
- Topic: Balancing Muscles
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2913
Re: Balancing Muscles
It can also come down to your own personal anatomy. Some people are less symmetrical that others. This is completely normal. A great example of this is Michael Phelps. Look at his abs, they don't line up but I would say he's in pretty good shape.
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 2:57 pm
- Forum: Six Pack Abs
- Topic: I don't care anymore about having six pack abs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7394
Re: I don't care anymore about having six pack abs
It all comes down to what your fitness goals are. If you want a six-pack then you'll have to work for it. If you have no desire whatsoever, then it's not a big deal. Some people lift to build muscle to look good, others build muscle to perform better at sports or other physical activities. Lifting w...
- Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:10 pm
- Forum: Exercises
- Topic: does hanging from a bar give v-shape
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3822
Re: does hanging from a bar give v-shape
What Bossman said is correct. Hanging won't do much of anything and there is no muscular contraction. Wide-Grip Pull-Downs or Wide-Grip Pull-Ups are a great way to get lats flaring outward. If your goal is to simply just get a V-shape, be sure to mix things up a bit and do other lat exercises in you...
- Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:05 pm
- Forum: Exercises
- Topic: abdominal excercises! need some good ones!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7448
Re: abdominal excercises! need some good ones!
I'm a really big fan of doing leg raises and crunches on an exercise ball. If you have a pull-up bar, you can do hanging leg raises or personal favorite, the "L" (which can be done while doing pull-ups or just by hanging there. If you can, try holding the "L" position for 30-60 s...
- Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:20 pm
- Forum: Six Pack Abs
- Topic: Will this workout/diet get six packs in 4-5 months
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6369
Re: Will this workout/diet get six packs in 4-5 months
to be honest, it's more about knowing how many calories you're taking in vs. using day to day. The first key to getting a six pack is dropping weight which is what you're trying to do by lowering your body fat. You need to figure out the calories burned from the running, lifting, and other daily act...
- Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:13 am
- Forum: Exercises
- Topic: Lower back strength
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6627
Re: Lower back strength
Back extensions may help too. They're a bit less intimidating than deadlifts.
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I love lower ab exercises.
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I love lower ab exercises.
- Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:09 am
- Forum: Exercises
- Topic: Names of exercises
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5005
Re: Names of exercises
I have found a great resource here: http://www.chunkfitness.com/exercises They list out exercises by muscle group. All have their names with demonstration videos as well as listing individual muscles used in the exercises. You can use the site search as well to find an exercise you might just know t...
- Thu Sep 01, 2011 2:37 pm
- Forum: Six Pack Abs
- Topic: Can't get to that six pack...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 10939
Re: Can't get to that six pack...
I know everyone's been talking about diet but what about the exercises you're doing? Are you just cranking away on crunches all day or are you mixing it up? When I hit ab plateau, I started to incorporate a lot of different exercises to keep the muscles guessing. I was doing leg raises for the longe...
- Thu Sep 01, 2011 2:29 pm
- Forum: Six Pack Abs
- Topic: Workout Abs Everyday?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11466
Re: Workout Abs Everyday?
I remember reading in the Arnold Bodybuilding book that during his peak training he would work his abs everyday. Personally, I think it has to be based on how you feel. If you're just doing simple stuff like leg raises and sit-ups, you're probably not going to be shredding your abs that much. If you...