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10-26-2008, 05:02 PM
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Bulking Up Abs
I'm looking to gain size in my abs and really bulk them up. Cobblestone abdominal look is what my ultimate goal is. I know about genetics but beyond that I would love some suggestions as to what exercises I can do to really gain size.
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10-26-2008, 05:14 PM
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abs are just like any other muscle group; to increase the muscle size, you need to increase the weight. I would maybe focus on 12-15 reps till failure, but some might disagree...
What are you currently doing for abs?
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10-26-2008, 05:20 PM
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weighted decline crunches
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10-26-2008, 05:20 PM
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...and really squize at the top and hold for a second
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10-26-2008, 08:34 PM
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mmm question to go with this, but should u do abbs every day??
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10-26-2008, 09:04 PM
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^i know there are people who do...but i don't know how that allows adequate time for muscle growth. maybe it works for some, but 2-3 times a week is enough imo
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finally got back into the weight room today to see where I'm at a lil over a week from the injury. I got good and warm before attempting anything, but I noticed in certain lifts I had to pay extra attention to keep from crapping myself...
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10-26-2008, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by funkymonk420
^i know there are people who do...but i don't know how that allows adequate time for muscle growth. maybe it works for some, but 2-3 times a week is enough imo
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oh okay thanks bro
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10-26-2008, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by funkymonk420
^i know there are people who do...but i don't know how that allows adequate time for muscle growth. maybe it works for some, but 2-3 times a week is enough imo
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Sounds about right to me..
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10-26-2008, 09:49 PM
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For the best upper/lower abdominal and oblique exercises, view this thread: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=109120801
(scroll down a bit to see the images and descriptions of the exercises)
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10-26-2008, 11:10 PM
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heavy cable crunches and weighted leg raises are my 2 main ones
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10-26-2008, 11:19 PM
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you can hit abs day and night but if you still got fat over your belly its useless. just my 2 cents. gl!
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10-27-2008, 04:29 AM
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If you want deeper grooves in your abs, you need to blast those babies with heavy sets and low reps, which is the most effective way to train your abs to begin with.
But, it all starts with getting rid of your belly fat with a clean diet and fat burning workout routine. There's more info here http://www.best-abs-exercises.com/burn-stomach-fat.html
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10-27-2008, 04:52 AM
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Heavy squats and deadlifts to be honest
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If you want deeper grooves in your abs, you need to blast those babies with heavy sets and low reps, which is the most effective way to train your abs to begin with.
But, it all starts with getting rid of your belly fat with a clean diet and fat burning workout routine. There's more info here http://www.best-abs-exercises.com/burn-stomach-fat.html |
lol it doesnt stop...
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10-27-2008, 05:27 AM
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I've found that good ol' cable rope crunches did the job nicely, pyramiding up in weight for 4 sets (or whoever many it takes to do the job) going from 12-15 down to 8-10.
Have someone hold or sit on your calfs so you can really get some heavy weight on the go (obv without compromising your form/technique). Another extreme way that I have used was to get my training partner to assist with a few forced reps(!)-yes forced reps for abs, by pushing down on my back and then allowing me to get the negative. Use it sparingly mind.
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10-27-2008, 09:47 AM
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i know, i don't like that site either. completely useless, doesn't say anything new and yet sensationalizes itself like it's the ****ing revolution.
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finally got back into the weight room today to see where I'm at a lil over a week from the injury. I got good and warm before attempting anything, but I noticed in certain lifts I had to pay extra attention to keep from crapping myself...
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10-27-2008, 11:45 AM
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Heavy squats and deadlifts to be honest
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Sorry, but I strongly disagree. Squats and deadlifts build core strength but not abdominal mass.
Do weighted ab exercises with progressive resistance.
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11-04-2008, 01:57 AM
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So I've heard both, doing 12-15 reps in 3 sets, or doing higher weighs higher sets and lower reps. Currently I'm doing 4 sets of 8 reps with a 35lb plate on my chest (cheap gym, nothing else to do).
Should I bump it up to, say, 8 sets of 5 reps with a 45lb plate on my chest?
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