[BlueTeg]

Hey guys, was wondering what your suggestions are in terms of getting a six pack.. This is my routine everyday. I have started to see some of my fat turn into muscle since my last post, and am very excited. Now I would like some advice on how I can specifically turn my abdominal fat into muscle. This is my daily routing 3 sets of each exercise... I do this before weights.

Bicycle crunches x 50

Toe reachesx15

oblique crunchesx15

Russian twist x 30

TIA!

[RacePace]

Toe reachesx15 :fulloffuck:

[Spidey]

lol.

[sonick]

Now I would like some advice on how I can specifically turn my abdominal fat into muscle.

Eat better. Abs are made in the kitchen not in the gym.

[!Yaminashi]

Seriously just do like 450 crunches and use the ab roller...thats what I do




Seriously, abs are overrated

[hal0g0dv2]

Diet/ thread
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[6insomnia9]

Just fuck in missionary position?

[DavidNguyen]

Why are abs over rated?
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[BlueTeg]

Just fuck in missionary position?

I do, but lately my partner, he likes to be on top mostly.
Why are abs over rated?
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people who are fat/don't have abs, say it is overrated.

[6insomnia9]

Can we fuck?

SLEEP MOAR
GYM MOAR
RESULTS MOAR

[mkings]

The kitchen will bring you results the most. But continue to work at what you're doing, like 6insomnia9 said, sleep moar, gym moar, results moar, kitchen moar :)

[jas_daddy]

I like the sex moar suggestion

[!Yaminashi]

people who are fat/don't have abs, say it is overrated.

:lol says the noob
Everyone knows that abs arent made in the gym

Plus why waste your time doing ab work when you could be doing something more productive, like deadlifts :D

[sonick]

+1. Deadlifts would be more effective for abs than all those exercises the OP posted.

[Fcukedd]

People who can't see their abs make the mistake of doing a million ab exercises, hoping they would show. You already have abs, but you need to shed the fat that's covering it. Like the people above said, abs are made in the kitchen, meaning you have to adjust your diet (Google is your friend) As for being in the gym, concentrate on cardio, squats, and deadlifts, and they'll be visible in no time. ;)

[dachinesedude]

I do, but lately my partner, he likes to be on top mostly.

wait...what??

[Matlock]

My car has abs. :troll:

[BlueTeg]

wait...what??
What? My partner is a male.


People who can't see their abs make the mistake of doing a million ab exercises, hoping they would show. You already have abs, but you need to shed the fat that's covering it. Like the people above said, abs are made in the kitchen, meaning you have to adjust your diet (Google is your friend) As for being in the gym, concentrate on cardio, squats, and deadlifts, and they'll be visible in no time. ;)

So do you tell people who want larger and more defined triceps to do deadlifts, cardio, and squats? I don't know why people bash doing ab exercises. Even if you shed the layer of fat, what if you are genetically predetermined with abs that aren't as visible/defined(ie people who are smaller in terms of musculature). YOu can't tell them NOT to do abs if their goal is to increase their abdominal mass/definition.

[MindBomber]

So do you tell people who want larger and more defined triceps to do deadlifts, cardio, and squats? I don't know why people bash doing ab exercises. Even if you shed the layer of fat, what if you are genetically predetermined with abs that aren't as visible/defined(ie people who are smaller in terms of musculature). YOu can't tell them NOT to do abs if their goal is to increase their abdominal mass/definition.

Abs are not a muscle group that you will ever see a dramatic increase in size with, which is why shedding the fat is the answer to having them show, adding mass is a very minor part of the equation overall.

[Alar]

"specifically turn my abdominal fat into muscle"

There is no such thing as spot reduction. It is a complete myth. Also, I think you are getting the wrong idea from what people are saying although it is correct. Doing squats and dead lifts while incorporating cardio will be the best and most efficient way of shedding fat off your body as well as burning the most calories and producing/distributing the most lean muscle/testosterone.

Your ab routine should be performed after your workout as well, if at all. Most of my clients do ab work once a week and only 2 sets at that.The reason why people are recommending squats and dead lifts is because it involves intense core work, and produces the best gains. Excessive floor crunching can hinder your abdominal wall and potentially shorten the muscle head, will pull your head forward and encourage poor posture. Working your lower back from dead lifts will help greatly in bringing in and tightening your abdominals. Squats are key for a hard body.

Listen to what these guys are saying, it's all true.

[jeedee]

...Is OP a girl that wants abs [wtf?] or a man that wants abs and is a couple to another man? :fulloffuck:

[LSF22]

OP is a guy. Not sure if he has a SO or just "partners" though.

[Fcukedd]

So do you tell people who want larger and more defined triceps to do deadlifts, cardio, and squats? I don't know why people bash doing ab exercises. Even if you shed the layer of fat, what if you are genetically predetermined with abs that aren't as visible/defined(ie people who are smaller in terms of musculature). YOu can't tell them NOT to do abs if their goal is to increase their abdominal mass/definition.

I'm not bashing on ab exercises. What's the point of doing ab exercises when you cannot even see them anyways. My point was that you need to shed the fat covering your abs before trying to create any definition in them. Why did you even bring up the tricep thing? Squats and deadlifts are GREAT for your abs like Alar said.

[PUPPY]

OP, i have a six pack and i don't do toe reaches. mad?

[mkings]

OP, It takes months, maybe years to gain "mass" to abs. EVERYONE has abs, its just the fat on your body that covers them. If you get down to 6-7% body fat and tell me you dont like your abs, then do toe reaches.

[Splmash]

Eat better, workout more & STFU.

[BlueTeg]

"specifically turn my abdominal fat into muscle"

There is no such thing as spot reduction. It is a complete myth. Also, I think you are getting the wrong idea from what people are saying although it is correct. Doing squats and dead lifts while incorporating cardio will be the best and most efficient way of shedding fat off your body as well as burning the most calories and producing/distributing the most lean muscle/testosterone.

Your ab routine should be performed after your workout as well, if at all. Most of my clients do ab work once a week and only 2 sets at that.The reason why people are recommending squats and dead lifts is because it involves intense core work, and produces the best gains. Excessive floor crunching can hinder your abdominal wall and potentially shorten the muscle head, will pull your head forward and encourage poor posture. Working your lower back from dead lifts will help greatly in bringing in and tightening your abdominals. Squats are key for a hard body.

Listen to what these guys are saying, it's all true.

Thanks for the ONLY informative post that goes into detail without saying " do this and this and this" without saying WHY. You have all been noobs with exercising, don't act like mr. born with this knowledge/condescending.

...Is OP a girl that wants abs [wtf?] or a man that wants abs and is a couple to another man? :fulloffuck:

I am a man, and I have a male partner/boyfriend whatever you want to call him. How old are you to be ignorant of gay relationships, especially in Vancouver.

OP, i have a six pack and i don't do toe reaches. mad?


No.

[sonick]

I am a man, and I have a male partner/boyfriend whatever you want to call him. How old are you to be ignorant of gay relationships, especially in Vancouver.

You must learn to realize a large percentage of Revscene is under 19 years old.

[!Yaminashi]

Thanks for the ONLY informative post that goes into detail without saying " do this and this and this" without saying WHY. You have all been noobs with exercising, don't act like mr. born with this knowledge/condescending.

Yeah, we're all noobs cause we did our research and learned that doing ab work isnt doing anything

I think your comment about people not having abs/being fat saying abs are overrated was ignorant.

You know why they're overrated? Cause not many people care about having hawt abz. Nobody goes to the gym JUST to do ab work. If they do they should GTFO and stop taking up space.

In the grand scheme of things they dont really matter, its purely aesthetics imo.
Nobody was being condescending, we stated the facts. Intense core work with a good diet will get you results 10x faster than doing crunch after crunch.

Why do you need scientific proof for a post to be "informative"? Why do people have to state why intense core work and diet should be principles when trying to lean out when its a known basic fact?

[BlueTeg]

Yeah, we're all noobs cause we did our research and learned that doing ab work isnt doing anything

I think your comment about people not having abs/being fat saying abs are overrated was ignorant.

You know why they're overrated? Cause not many people care about having hawt abz. Nobody goes to the gym JUST to do ab work. If they do they should GTFO and stop taking up space.

In the grand scheme of things they dont really matter, its purely aesthetics imo.
Nobody was being condescending, we stated the facts. Intense core work with a good diet will get you results 10x faster than doing crunch after crunch.

Why do you need scientific proof for a post to be "informative"? Why do people have to state why intense core work and diet should be principles when trying to lean out when its a known basic fact?

Tell me one person with abs that say "abs don't matter"... The fact that someone would restrict their diet so they have a bodyfat % of <10% means they care about their looks. I bet most of you workout to look good and brag to a certain degree how much you can lift.. so saying people who work out to look good or gtfo is hypocritical.. I bet most people in the gym work out to look good, or else you wouldn't see people who work out, then have a smoke right after.

I was not calling you a noob, hun. I was stating that you were all noobs at one point, and probably had the same thinking that most people do when they first start working out.

It does not have to be scientific, but explanations like "abs are made in the kitchen not in the gym" doesn't help.

[!Yaminashi]

Tell me one person with abs that say "abs don't matter"... The fact that someone would restrict their diet so they have a bodyfat % of <10% means they care about their looks. I bet most of you workout to look good and brag to a certain degree how much you can lift.. so saying people who work out to look good or gtfo is hypocritical.. I bet most people in the gym work out to look good, or else you wouldn't see people who work out, then have a smoke right after.

I was not calling you a noob, hun. I was stating that you were all noobs at one point, and probably had the same thinking that most people do when they first start working out.

It does not have to be scientific, but explanations like "abs are made in the kitchen not in the gym" doesn't help.

Sure! I've got a few friends as well as a brother that have low bodyfat and have abs, do they care? NO. The only thing they say is, "i wish my deadlift went up," or some sort of other compound exercise that benefits them physically because they're training for strength.

I'm willing to bet that 90% of guys at the gym that have abs would gladly trade them for more mass.

The ones who spend half the time flexing in front of a mirror looking like tools are the ones that train to look good. Alot of people focus too much on the results and less on the work.

But this is all my opinion, and its a bit of a moot point now that you've gotten your answer.

[MarkyMark]

If you want abs then burn more calories in a day than you consume and wait till you burn off the fat that is hiding them. Obviously continue to work out hard so you don't lose the muscles you already have.

The fact is whether you are trying to lose weight or bulk up, eating the right amount of food is what will get you there. Lifting a shitload of weight won't make you bigger if you dont feed your muscles just like abs won't show if you have flab over them.

[jeffh]

its like Halo always says, its 100% in the gym, and 100% in the kitchen

all the crunches in the world arent going to give you abs if you diet is structured wrong

all these people are saying is "want abs? look to your diet first"

[mkings]

I care for my abs to a certain level, but not to a point where i would sacrifice mass/bulking for abs
If you do end up caring for them, then follow what everyone's being saying to you ; look at your diet. Eat clean, and get to >10% body fat. Abs dont require a lot of workout, its diet.
If your going to continue to bitch , then don't bother coming here.

[jeedee]

I am a man, and I have a male partner/boyfriend whatever you want to call him. How old are you to be ignorant of gay relationships, especially in Vancouver.

And how ignorant are you not to know how to get abs :troll:

[?NR]

everyone, take a step back and chill out please.To each and their own :)

op: unfortunately criticism will follow with any sort of inquiry these days on any webforum. My best advice is to absorb the useful information to you, and just go with those and not mind with what doesn't work with your own opinions. Whether you think abs are important, or deadlifts are more...in the end, do what works for you as it is your body and what you want.

and you are correct, everyone started as a noob before. I'm not siding with anyone. I just don't want any hostility on these forums.

thanks.

[RayBot]

Have you tried cyanide?

Works great.

[BlueTeg]

everyone, take a step back and chill out please.To each and their own :)

op: unfortunately criticism will follow with any sort of inquiry these days on any webforum. My best advice is to absorb the useful information to you, and just go with those and not mind with what doesn't work with your own opinions. Whether you think abs are important, or deadlifts are more...in the end, do what works for you as it is your body and what you want.

and you are correct, everyone started as a noob before. I'm not siding with anyone. I just don't want any hostility on these forums.

thanks.

thank you for post, and understanding, hun.

Have you tried cyanide?

Works great.


it's what your mom should have fed you when you were born.

[RayBot]

thank you for post, and understanding, hun.




it's what your mom should have fed you when you were born.




Ahhh....the mom jokes, no need to reply to that....you just proved you're no smarter than a 5th grader.