Abs

Eugene · 01-07-2005, 09:51 AM

I am training my abs muscles, however I'v been told that I won't see the results visually, since I have some fat over the muscles. Yet my weight is only average, and I really don't understand how skinny one must be, for his/her abs muscles to be seen.

Should I drop some more weight, or if I just train more, I'll see the muscles in my abs?

crazy_enough · 01-07-2005, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Eugene

I am training my abs muscles, however I'v been told that I won't see the results visually, since I have some fat over the muscles. Yet my weight is only average, and I really don't understand how skinny one must be, for his/her abs muscles to be seen.

Should I drop some more weight, or if I just train more, I'll see the muscles in my abs?

Most everyone has abs....some bigger or more developped thanx to training, but body fat is what determined if you "see" them or not....U must get lean in order to have those abs pop thru!

ChrisROCK · 01-07-2005, 09:55 AM

diet will be the key. If you can't see them, then yes, there is some fat covering them up. Some people are more genetically gifted than other, and a six-pack comes from simple ab work. Others have to combine it from a very strict diet and cardio routine.

lilguy_bigdream · 01-07-2005, 12:50 PM

im super skinny but i can hardely see them when i lay down i can feel that i have 8 but i cant see more the 4

Duncans Donuts · 01-07-2005, 01:59 PM

you have 8 what?

If you're super skinny and can't see your abs, your abs are small. Train them to get them bigger.

sgtneo · 01-07-2005, 03:03 PM

im very lean but my abs need bulking up more before they show out alot just after working them out. im guessing they need more bulking as i dont thnk i have much body fat at all and have been told im very lean most bf calculators tell me that i have 8% body fat

Neo

Duncans Donuts · 01-07-2005, 05:08 PM

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alot just after working them out

that's because they are temporarily engorged with muscle. This is useless relative to total growth, and it's called a pump.

To get big abs you need to do weighted work and progress with it, i.e. increase weight or reps EVERY workout.

sgtneo · 01-07-2005, 05:11 PM

cheers as im allways so happy just after working them out and then cant seem to get them to stand out as much few hours after

Neo

**P-funk** · 01-07-2005, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtneo

cheers as im allways so happy just after working them out and then cant seem to get them to stand out as much few hours after

Neo

maybe you aren't or don't know how to flex them properly?? Maybe you should work on ripping a vaccum.

sgtneo · 01-07-2005, 05:31 PM

ripping a vaccum??

sorry not sure what that is

Neo

topolo · 01-07-2005, 05:36 PM

it means to take anal sex

min0 lee · 01-07-2005, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by topolo

it means to take anal sex

Then does that mean you have ripped abs?

sgtneo · 01-07-2005, 05:54 PM

WTF being straight its something i would never do but why would you even suggest that

Neo

min0 lee · 01-07-2005, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtneo

WTF being straight its something i would never do but why would you even suggest that

Neo

Your not straight?

topolo · 01-07-2005, 05:57 PM

yes mino

sgtneo · 01-07-2005, 05:58 PM

what i said being straight its some thing i would never do meaning i wouldnt rip a vaccum i just want to know what ripping a vaccum has to do with flexing your abs

Neo

min0 lee · 01-07-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtneo

what i said being straight its some thing i would never do meaning i wouldnt rip a vaccum i just want to know what ripping a vaccum has to do with flexing your abs

Neo

min0 lee · 01-07-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by topolo

yes mino

I See..........

sgtneo · 01-07-2005, 06:10 PM

lol ill put it clearly for you

i am straight

min0 lee · 01-07-2005, 06:14 PM

sgtneo · 01-07-2005, 06:15 PM

ok im guessing thats the right way of flexing abs

Cheers

Neo

min0 lee · 01-07-2005, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtneo

lol ill put it clearly for you

i am straight

You sure, cause if your not we accept you.

min0 lee · 01-07-2005, 06:16 PM

Thats one example of the exercise vacuum sweep.

sgtneo · 01-07-2005, 06:16 PM

yes lol im definatly sure

min0 lee · 01-07-2005, 06:17 PM

To execute the Stomach Vacuum, stand upright and place your hands on your hips, and exhale all the air out of your lungs, completely. Expand your chest, and bring your stomach in as much as possible, and hold. Visualize trying to touch your navel to your backbone. One isometric contraction of "X" seconds is one repetition. Once mastered, the Stomach Vacuum can be performed in a standing, kneeling, seated, and lying position. Now you will have no excuse to avoid abdominal training if you are stuck in traffic.

min0 lee · 01-07-2005, 06:18 PM

Just wondering, we have a member named Randy who was against homosexuals until he saw the light.
Now he is a full blown homo.

sgtneo · 01-07-2005, 06:19 PM

**CowPimp** · 01-08-2005, 02:04 AM

You may be skinny, but you might not be lean. There is definitely a difference. A small waist doesn't mean you are lean. You need to, basically, achieve one thing to have visibility of your abs: lower body fat. You can achieve this via increased muscle mass or less fat. Optimally, a combination of both is best. Additionally, more massive ab muscles makes for visibility at slightly higher body fat percentages.

lilguy_bigdream · 01-11-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Duncans Donuts

you have 8 what?

If you're super skinny and can't see your abs, your abs are small. Train them to get them bigger.

8 abs when i lay down you can kind of see them all but like i said when i stand i "have no stomach"

lilguy_bigdream · 01-11-2005, 01:32 PM

that vaccumm thing what is that suposed to do???
i know it works your as but how you are just breathing wierd????

does it work good?

01-07-2005, 09:51 AM	#1
Eugene Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 24	Abs I am training my abs muscles, however I'v been told that I won't see the results visually, since I have some fat over the muscles. Yet my weight is only average, and I really don't understand how skinny one must be, for his/her abs muscles to be seen. Should I drop some more weight, or if I just train more, I'll see the muscles in my abs?
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01-07-2005, 09:55 AM	#3
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01-07-2005, 01:59 PM	#5
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01-07-2005, 06:19 PM	#27
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01-08-2005, 02:04 AM	#28
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01-07-2005, 12:50 PM	#4
lilguy_bigdream want to get big Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: manitoba, canada Posts: 118	im super skinny but i can hardely see them when i lay down i can feel that i have 8 but i cant see more the 4

01-07-2005, 03:03 PM	#6
sgtneo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK South east Posts: 725	im very lean but my abs need bulking up more before they show out alot just after working them out. im guessing they need more bulking as i dont thnk i have much body fat at all and have been told im very lean most bf calculators tell me that i have 8% body fat Neo

01-07-2005, 05:11 PM	#8
sgtneo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK South east Posts: 725	cheers as im allways so happy just after working them out and then cant seem to get them to stand out as much few hours after Neo

01-07-2005, 05:31 PM	#10
sgtneo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK South east Posts: 725	ripping a vaccum?? sorry not sure what that is Neo

01-07-2005, 05:54 PM	#13
sgtneo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK South east Posts: 725	WTF being straight its something i would never do but why would you even suggest that Neo

01-07-2005, 05:58 PM	#16
sgtneo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK South east Posts: 725	what i said being straight its some thing i would never do meaning i wouldnt rip a vaccum i just want to know what ripping a vaccum has to do with flexing your abs Neo

01-07-2005, 06:10 PM	#19
sgtneo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK South east Posts: 725	lol ill put it clearly for you i am straight

01-07-2005, 06:14 PM	#20
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 33,685 Blog Entries: 3 Photos: 542

01-07-2005, 06:15 PM	#21
sgtneo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: UK South east Posts: 725	ok im guessing thats the right way of flexing abs Cheers Neo

01-07-2005, 06:16 PM	#23
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 33,685 Blog Entries: 3 Photos: 542	Thats one example of the exercise vacuum sweep.

01-07-2005, 06:17 PM	#25
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 33,685 Blog Entries: 3 Photos: 542	To execute the Stomach Vacuum, stand upright and place your hands on your hips, and exhale all the air out of your lungs, completely. Expand your chest, and bring your stomach in as much as possible, and hold. Visualize trying to touch your navel to your backbone. One isometric contraction of "X" seconds is one repetition. Once mastered, the Stomach Vacuum can be performed in a standing, kneeling, seated, and lying position. Now you will have no excuse to avoid abdominal training if you are stuck in traffic.

01-07-2005, 06:18 PM	#26
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 33,685 Blog Entries: 3 Photos: 542	Just wondering, we have a member named Randy who was against homosexuals until he saw the light. Now he is a full blown homo.

01-11-2005, 01:32 PM	#30
lilguy_bigdream want to get big Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: manitoba, canada Posts: 118	that vaccumm thing what is that suposed to do??? i know it works your as but how you are just breathing wierd???? does it work good?