achieve solid abs without doing abs?

[bill90]

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]

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

 

[Gazhole]

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]

Pull-ups are my favorite ab exercise.

 

[rayray715]

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]

ABS are 100% diet.

 

[T_man]

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.

 

[jhawkin1]

ABS are 100% diet.

Patrick Bateman back in the 90's had great abs!! Was Bale on HGH or just in great shape?

 

[peptides]

I think it's in the diet and the calories.Add up some exercise routine.