achieve solid abs without doing abs?

**bill90** · 01-01-2010, 06:59 PM

Is a healthy dose of squats, deadlifts etc... combined with some stability excerises/core training enough to build defined abs without doing any isolated ab exercises

**Perdido** · 01-01-2010, 08:42 PM

Yes. I believe that's all you need to do.

**Gazhole** · 01-02-2010, 01:22 PM

Defined abs aren't "built". Definition increases when bodyfat decreases. As for every other aspect of core/ab training - yes. Big compound movements, and a few good stability exercises are fantastic. Most people completely overdo it, and usually on movements that do absolutely nothing, or even risk an injury.

**PushAndPull** · 01-02-2010, 04:29 PM

Pull-ups are my favorite ab exercise.

**rayray715** · 01-02-2010, 05:13 PM

doing BUilts's baby got back and shoulder module really strengthened my core, and after a few weeks cutting, abs are getting there... situps always bothered my back

**GFR** · 01-02-2010, 05:27 PM

ABS are 100% diet.

**T_man** · 01-02-2010, 06:27 PM

I was grinding with a girl in a nightclub once and I swear my abs doubled in size since then. Had a sore core for about 5 days which never happens. Try clubbing.