ABS workouts

Michael
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19 May 2010 13:05 #44919 by Michael

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How often do you guys train abs a week?.... Once?... Twice? And do some of you use weights or not?

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Wayne
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19 May 2010 13:13 #44921 by Wayne

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Abs? whats that? I have not seen mine in awhile, lol...but i just do a few crunchs before and after a weight training session.

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Sting
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19 May 2010 13:55 #44924 by Sting

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I try train them twice a week, if not then once but u can train them every 3rd day without a problem

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North_Boy1
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19 May 2010 14:34 #44929 by North_Boy1

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I train abs twice a week, but try for 3 times when I get time. For crunches I use a 5kg ball which my partner throws at me for 3x30 reps.

If everybody does it, is it still cheating?

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Michael
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19 May 2010 14:48 #44934 by Michael

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North_Boy1 wrote:

I train abs twice a week, but try for 3 times when I get time. For crunches I use a 5kg ball which my partner throws at me for 3x30 reps.

A 5kg Ball!! that must hurt, I will throw him back!!

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Michael
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19 May 2010 14:52 #44936 by Michael

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Great so 2x a week is the norm then, I have spoken to quite a few guys over the years who claim not to do any weights training for your abs. I have always just done the good old crunches and sit ups, leg raises etc:

Would you guys increase the duration or add weight for a better six pack?

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N3rd
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19 May 2010 15:29 #44940 by N3rd

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Here's my theory:

I like having a small waist so I don't use weights anymore, I merely used them in the beginning to add some size to my Abs, otherwise they won't stick out enough

I train them 2x a week, Tuesday I focus on upper and middle abs (crunches and sit ups) I also do hyper-extensions (no weights)
Thursday - Obliques and lower abs (leg raises and twisty crunch stuff)
I mix the reps / sets up every now and then (any stimulation is good stimulation for abs) sometimes slow and low reps, other times high fast reps.

This routine made my core strong for squats etc. but kept it small, and my abs are not that difficult to see with 12% body fat

Dream BIG, one Rep at a time.

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North_Boy1
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19 May 2010 15:57 #44945 by North_Boy1

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Michael wrote:

North_Boy1 wrote:
I train abs twice a week, but try for 3 times when I get time. For crunches I use a 5kg ball which my partner throws at me for 3x30 reps.

A 5kg Ball!! that must hurt, I will throw him back!!

It doesn't hurt if you can catch it. Remember where I'm from?? Our trophy case is full of all shapes and sizes trophies due to the fact that we CAN catch a ball. :haha

If everybody does it, is it still cheating?

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milktuds
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19 May 2010 16:42 #44955 by milktuds

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I train the bastards everyday. Cable crunches, leg raises, roman twists (all with a weight) on Mo, Wed, Fri. Stomach vacuum, plank, side plank, v-sits (without a weight) Tue, Thu. Rest them on Weekends.

If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.
Bruce Lee

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Roozer
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19 May 2010 21:24 #44973 by Roozer

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With a weight my abs added nice size haha even at bf of 18% my upper abs was showing. I have a very strong core, do abs every other day. 5kg med bal on roman chair 3 x 50, machine crunches clear weights 3 x 25 and 20 kg roman chair 2 x 20

Always had an overall nice shape on the abs but see that my lower abs now need the attention.

after this cycle my babies will be back hahahaha

As ek storm volg my, as ek omdraai skiet my, as ek sterwe wreek my, so help my God

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Michael
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20 May 2010 09:08 #44992 by Michael

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well then i think i should start gooing the weights then. I am at around 18%bf and want to get down to 12% and i want to make sure you see these babies when i hit the 12% mark

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THEMAN750
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25 May 2010 21:51 #45161 by THEMAN750

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IS THERE ANYONE HERE

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Mr Moose
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25 May 2010 21:57 #45164 by Mr Moose

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THEMAN750 wrote:

IS THERE ANYONE HERE

:throw

Great 1st post!

Training: MMA, Boxing, Rugby, Powerlifting.
Weight: 122kg (current)
BF%: 9-11%
Height: 188cm
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milktuds
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25 May 2010 22:19 #45168 by milktuds

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This is not an adult dating site. WTF is wrong with this dude?

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Mr Moose
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25 May 2010 22:23 #45170 by Mr Moose

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Even on an adult dating site (not that i use them) i wouldnt know how to respond to that;)

"God is that you??"

ha ha;)

Peace

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Frikkie
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26 May 2010 06:24 #45179 by Frikkie

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THEMAN750 wrote:

IS THERE ANYONE HERE

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! :haha

Uhmmm... Yes!? :wave

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Barbell
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28 May 2010 13:13 #45402 by Barbell

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I train abs after I do legs and cardio…2-3 times a week…I try to keep it simple…crunches..superman. excersice etc….

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Michael
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28 May 2010 13:15 #45403 by Michael

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I found after legs my legs are to sore to do abs... if that makes any sense :unsure:

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Roozer
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28 May 2010 13:21 #45404 by Roozer

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Michael remember still when you are doing the roman chair your quad also works a little so it can be that the muscle is fatiqued thats why it can be a little painfull. I find it after legs that i cant do a proper abs session because my core is a little depleted if that makes sense.

When i do legs i do calves and traps. the next day abs and forearms. it works a little better for me though

As ek storm volg my, as ek omdraai skiet my, as ek sterwe wreek my, so help my God

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Michael
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28 May 2010 13:24 #45405 by Michael

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yes it does make sense, I train abs before legs

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Roozer
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28 May 2010 13:29 #45406 by Roozer

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Hahaha uhm did i answer a question that wasnt a question? :woohoo:

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Michael
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28 May 2010 13:33 #45407 by Michael

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yes, but good feedback on why I would be stuffed after legs trying to do abs :goodpoint

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Roozer
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28 May 2010 13:56 #45410 by Roozer

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HAHAHA my bad Dis vrydag dont judge me hahaha. :doh

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milktuds
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28 May 2010 17:28 #45419 by milktuds

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I recently added squats on the fitness ball into my core workout. Now that works you good. Tried it with a barbell and could only do one set. Bloody hard I tell you.

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Frikkie
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29 May 2010 11:54 #45438 by Frikkie

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milktuds wrote:

I recently added squats on the fitness ball into my core workout. Now that works you good. Tried it with a barbell and could only do one set. Bloody hard I tell you.

thats a great exercise. try doing overhead squats (while holding the barbell over your head with extended arms) with a light weight - its the best core exercise for overall strenght and stability there is and if you want to take it up a notch, hold dumbells over-head instead of the barbell! i could do hundreds and hundreds of situps, leg raises, roman chair, twisties etc etc, but when i started weightlifting and powerlifting and had to do these exercises i found my core wasnt nearly as strong as i thought... :laugh:

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