The lower abs myth

**Eugene** · 01-22-2005, 04:26 PM

I'v read somewhere that there is only 1 abs muscle, and therefore all the exercises for the abs(sit-ups, crouches, leg exercises) have the same effect on the abs muscle. Having that in mind, a question arises, what is the necessity to have more than 1 abs exercise?

**P-funk** · 01-22-2005, 04:29 PM

Rectus abdominus is one mucsle, not two. It does however contract both ways (top to bottom and bottom to top) so it is important to do things from both sides (ie sit ups and leg raises). The lower portion of the rectus is les superficial where as the upper portion is much closer to the skin allowing it to be more visible. Want to see the lower part?? DIET. Why is it neccessary to have more than one exercise? Like anything, to prevent adaptation also, some exercises will work your obliques more etc.....

**musclepump** · 01-22-2005, 07:46 PM

Well said funk.

Because the core muscles are used for damn near everything, they are constantly in flux--growing, getting stronger, adapting. That's why training them can be tricky and sometimes seem odd--work them once a week, twice, three, four times? It all depends on structure and your other movements and how they're affected.

**j rizz** · 01-23-2005, 09:03 PM

is it not benifical to do ab excersises during your bulking phase due to the fact that your stomach just seems to get bigger w/out any deffinition

**gopro** · 01-24-2005, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by j rizz

is it not benifical to do ab excersises during your bulking phase due to the fact that your stomach just seems to get bigger w/out any deffinition

Year around abdominal training is beneficial.

**DeadBolt** · 01-24-2005, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by gopro

Year around abdominal training is beneficial.

Yep..what he said.

Damn GP where ya been lately haven't seen ya around. How ya been man?

**gopro** · 01-24-2005, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

Yep..what he said.

Damn GP where ya been lately haven't seen ya around. How ya been man?

I'm here bro, but gotta pick my spots...time is limited! I'm good, and how are you my friend?

**DeadBolt** · 01-24-2005, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by gopro

I'm here bro, but gotta pick my spots...time is limited! I'm good, and how are you my friend?

I hear ya...time is golden. I'm doin OK..workin at this IM comp heh. You know how it goes from there....

**Dale Mabry** · 01-24-2005, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by gopro

Year around abdominal training is beneficial.

But not necessary if using compund lifts with proper form .

What the hell have you been up to so that you have to pick your spots. Yur not going hollywood are ya?

**gopro** · 01-25-2005, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by Dale Mabry

But not necessary if using compund lifts with proper form .

What the hell have you been up to so that you have to pick your spots. Yur not going hollywood are ya?

Sorry, but still feel that some DIRECT abdominal work should be done year around, although it never needs to be excessive.

Gotta pick your spots when you mod 8 boards and admin 1 other, LOL!

**sgtneo** · 01-25-2005, 10:06 AM

yeah i know what its like i used to be admin on a forum and it takes up alot of time

Neo

**gopro** · 01-25-2005, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by sgtneo

yeah i know what its like i used to be admin on a forum and it takes up alot of time

Neo

**DeadBolt** · 01-25-2005, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by gopro

Gotta pick your spots when you mod 8 boards and admin 1 other, LOL!

Your crazy LOL!

**gopro** · 01-25-2005, 08:07 PM

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

Your crazy LOL!

Trust me I know. I was asked to mod several more and I was like...hmm, don't think so!

**DeadBolt** · 01-25-2005, 09:18 PM

Originally Posted by gopro

Trust me I know. I was asked to mod several more and I was like...hmm, don't think so!

I don't blame ya LOL...stretchin yourself thin there bud..you may just need to bulk up again so theres enough of ya to go around

**KarlW** · 01-25-2005, 11:18 PM

Hey Gopro you two timing us?

The Casanova of Mods

**CowPimp** · 01-25-2005, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by j rizz

is it not benifical to do ab excersises during your bulking phase due to the fact that your stomach just seems to get bigger w/out any deffinition

The core is responsible for so many things like stabilization, postore, and the transfer of force between upper and lower extremeties. I would do some direct core work year round.

**gopro** · 01-26-2005, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

I don't blame ya LOL...stretchin yourself thin there bud..you may just need to bulk up again so theres enough of ya to go around

Weigh about 250 now! How much bulkier do I need to get!?

**gopro** · 01-26-2005, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by KarlW

Hey Gopro you two timing us?

The Casanova of Mods

No, I'm eight-timing you

**DeadBolt** · 01-26-2005, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by gopro

Weigh about 250 now! How much bulkier do I need to get!?

LOL damn gp...thats a solid weight. There is always room for bulking

Originally Posted by gopro

No, I'm eight-timing you

**gopro** · 01-26-2005, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

LOL damn gp...thats a solid weight. There is always room for bulking

Nahhh, don't really feel the need to go higher than 250 anymore. Never want to lose sight of those abs you know!

**DeadBolt** · 01-26-2005, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by gopro

Nahhh, don't really feel the need to go higher than 250 anymore. Never want to lose sight of those abs you know!

Hehe just playin...250 is a good weight. Abz haha...I'm workin on them now. Few more weeks and UPS will be delivering me mine. They refused to overnight it

**gopro** · 01-26-2005, 12:28 PM

Originally Posted by DeadBolt

Few more weeks and UPS will be delivering me mine. They refused to overnight it

**BigDyl** · 01-26-2005, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by gopro

Damn dude, how tall are you?

I'm like 6'7 and my short term goal is 250 lol

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