Reply With QuoteMaybe Temporarily...I bloat in general after leg day! There is a tremendous amount of intra-abdominal pressure created from squatting....but I can't see where it is permannat.
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Squats = Bloated Looking Abs ???
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12-03-2002, 08:31 PM #1Capricorn
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Squats = Bloated Looking Abs ???
Does anyone feel as though doing squats causes abs to look bloated?
While doing squats I noticed my abs would blimp out during the bottom half of the squat. If abdominal vacuums are to tighten in the abs, then wouldn't it be correct to say "blimping out" on the squat could cause a bloated looking ab?
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12-04-2002, 07:17 AM #2Senior Member
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12-04-2002, 09:51 AM #3I'm Dead Sexxxxy!! ELITE MEMBER
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Yeah, I find the same thing but like Dr. P said, I don't think its permanent.
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12-04-2002, 10:03 AM #4Capricorn
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The squat is my favorite leg exercise, good to hear that it's normal to feel a little bloated during leg workouts.
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12-04-2002, 10:31 AM #5Registered User
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Never noticed that...but then again, I'm only doing 80kilos for 6 reps
Just started squatting a few weeks ago.Ban all signatures
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I was glad to hear this. I noticed that just last night doing squats. It's nice to know it's a normal thing.
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12-05-2002, 07:34 PM #7Fit Freak ELITE MEMBER
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This is normal...the stomach protrudes and the transverse abdominus contract...thereby causing the lower back to be stabilized.
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12-05-2002, 11:10 PM #8Capricorn
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Since the back is supposed to be kept straight during squats, is this a good indication that good form is being used when performing squats?Originally posted by Fit Freak
This is normal...the stomach protrudes and the transverse abdominus contract...thereby causing the lower back to be stabilized.
Will the ab extension also happen during deadlifts? My next back workout will be on Friday...
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12-06-2002, 12:31 AM #9Madman
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Yeah it happens to me on bent-over rows as well. As long you make conscious effort to contract the abs then all will be well, if you,ve got good form that is.
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12-06-2002, 05:10 PM #10Another Arnold wannabe ELITE MEMBER
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A lot of the pros have some really bloated looking abs. I thought that was all drugs, but do you guys think heavy squatting could have something to do with that too?
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12-09-2002, 09:32 PM #11Fit Freak ELITE MEMBER
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Max Q....I'm a certified trainer....correct form on squats in NEVER a flat back...should be arched!
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12-09-2002, 09:40 PM #12Capricorn
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Fit; did I challenge your expertise or credentials? I apologize if I said something that made it sound that way...thanks for the correction...arched backOriginally posted by Fit Freak
Max Q....I'm a certified trainer....correct form on squats in NEVER a flat back...should be arched!
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12-11-2002, 12:24 AM #13Strongest of all Hobbits ELITE MEMBER
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Abdominals and Squats
by Paul Check of all peeps ...
Hmmm ...Proper abdominal wall function during squatting or
lifting is signified by a" drawing in" of the abdominal wall, not a
thickening as seen with activation of the rectus abdominus
But the best part was:
I completely agree with you that just doing squats will give you stonger abs .."When the going gets though,
the Tough get Duct-tape!"
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