Building a 6-pack?

[Viktri]

Originally Posted by Chadley

My dad swears by this: when he runs steps or runs in the lake, he always wears a dusk mask over his mouth. He looks crazy, but swears that it works. Then again, he is a world class rock climber who has been climbing for more than thirty years and does it for other reasons than getting a six pack.
I think the reason for the mask is because he climbs rather than because he thinks it burns fat faster than without the mask. Being a climber myself, it is no doubt useful to use it as a more realistic training method but not for cardio. Please don't stop breathing when you perform cardio.

 

[adversity04]

Originally Posted by Sartorian

Yes, of course one needs to get rid of the fat. No one who's fat has a 6-pack. But beyond that, a person needs something that will give them actual definition. I think of all things people are saying here, the point that makes most sense is you'll have to be dedicated, and face the possibility that it could take you longer than a year of hard, dedicated work to even get the potential of having a decent 6-pack. Good luck.

Spot on. People seem to want the easy this will work in two weeks routine when it takes dedication in both exercise and diet to obtain and maintain the body that you want. Lose the weight and build muscle, everywhere so you don't look like a fool with a 6 pack and nothing else, so that you have something to show once the fat is gone. IIRC I heard somewhere that at around 8-10% body fat you'll have visible definition, but that could be wrong or just a general rule and not applicable to everyone.

 

[imageWIS]

I've been targeting my abs for about 2 months now on a crunch machine, with 15 lbs of weight, 3 x 50 reps, at least 3 times a week and I'm slim (130 lbs) and a slight definition is just starting to show.

Jon.

 

[knucks]

Originally Posted by imageWIS

I've been targeting my abs for about 2 months now on a crunch machine, with 15 lbs of weight, 3 x 50 reps, at least 3 times a week and I'm slim (130 lbs) and a slight definition is just starting to show.

Jon.
You have added nothing of value to this thread. Have a six-pack requires two things: 1) Low body fat 2) Stomach muscles (abs) Some individual's abdominal muscles show at a higher bf than others. I know a guy who has a 6pack at 12% body-fat where as I only have 4 at that percentage.

 

[imageWIS]

Originally Posted by knucks

You have added nothing of value to this thread.


I was just affirming to adversity04's post that you can't get what you want in 2 weeks...relax dude.

Jon.

 

[SUPER K]

"The ancient Greeks used to have a very rigorous training program which included bench pressing another person,"

what would they hold onto?

 

[imageWIS]

Originally Posted by SUPER K

"The ancient Greeks used to have a very rigorous training program which included bench pressing another person,"

what would they hold onto?

Another person...

Jon.

 

[adversity04]

Originally Posted by imageWIS

I've been targeting my abs for about 2 months now on a crunch machine, with 15 lbs of weight, 3 x 50 reps, at least 3 times a week and I'm slim (130 lbs) and a slight definition is just starting to show.

Increase the weight, lower the reps and go faster

Also add other exercises as the body gets used to the same thing over and over. Hanging leg raises, the plank, etc are good

 

[imageWIS]

Originally Posted by adversity04

Increase the weight, lower the reps and go faster

Also add other exercises as the body gets used to the same thing over and over. Hanging leg raises, the plank, etc are good

Well, I do other (ab) exercises as well, but all are sans weights.

Jon.

 

[lawyerdad]

Originally Posted by knucks

You have added nothing of value to this thread.

Have a six-pack requires two things:
1) Low body fat
2) Stomach muscles (abs)

Some individual's abdominal muscles show at a higher bf than others. I know a guy who has a 6pack at 12% body-fat where as I only have 4 at that percentage.

I'm unclear on how your post, given everything that has come before, adds any more value than Jon's. At least he provided some anecdotal perspective rather than just repeating the obvious (and already stated).

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by lawyerdad

I'm unclear on how your post, given everything that has come before, adds any more value than Jon's. At least he provided some anecdotal perspective rather than just repeating the obvious (and already stated).

Originally Posted by knucks

Some individual's abdominal muscles show at a higher bf than others. I know a guy who has a 6pack at 12% body-fat where as I only have 4 at that percentage.

There. (opportunity to rebutt lawyerdad don't presents itself everyday, you know

)

Besides, as already said somewhere else, there's a reason ImageWIS attracts more trolls than other members. :lauugh:

 

[imageWIS]

Originally Posted by whacked

Besides, as already said somewhere else, there's a reason ImageWIS attracts more trolls than other members. :lauugh:

Such as yourself...?

Jon.

 

[lawyerdad]

Originally Posted by whacked

There. (opportunity to rebutt lawyerdad don't presents itself everyday, you know

)

Besides, as already said somewhere else, there's a reason ImageWIS attracts more trolls than other members. :lauugh:

Dude, if you can't find something completely wrong in one of my posts at least once every day, you're not even trying.

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by imageWIS

Such as yourself...?

Jon.

Too easy. I need something more challenging...

 

[imageWIS]

Originally Posted by whacked

Too easy. I need something more challenging...

Jon.