I have heard that in order for your abs to show, you need to lose your belly fat by doing cardio, but since I'm an ectomorph I can only do cardio twice a week for 20 min, and if I do anymore, I risk losing the muscle I worked for so hard for. So what can I do?
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01-01-2009, 12:51 AM #1Registered User
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How to lose belly fat to show abs (ectomorph)
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01-01-2009, 03:06 AM #2Registered User
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who tell u u can only cardio 2x a week?
also, LISS/HIIT?
btw, i suggest u do LISS after workout and maybe HIIT off day
hope this help
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01-01-2009, 03:15 AM #3lol I dunno
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you be reading the wrong book nga.Originally Posted by FiEnDsTeR
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01-01-2009, 07:01 AM #4Registered User
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Really? I read it all over the internet, basically to sum up all that I read, ectomorphs can't do that much cardio, cause of their gaining weight dilemma.
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01-01-2009, 07:24 AM #5Registered User
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Maybe try adjusting your diet to a more healthy one and then start eating more. More cardio with healthier foods plus weight lifting will shed off unwanted weight. I do 15 mins of intense cardio everyday and I'm still gaining and retaining muscle.
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01-01-2009, 08:16 AM #6Registered User
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But you not an ectomorph, right?Originally Posted by Blackmagic479
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01-01-2009, 08:20 AM #7Banned
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I am ectomorph and to get abs I had to not have cheat meals for 3 months. You can cardio more than 2 times a week dont know what crap book would tell you otherwize. You will have to do weighed abs to have them pop out or you will have a hard time seeing them.
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01-01-2009, 08:54 AM #8Registered User
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Doesn't it depend on how many minutes you do the cardio for?
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01-01-2009, 09:21 AM #9Registered User
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squat / front squat to build a strong core to build up your abs. then make sure you work out all parts of your body for a while to build muscle to burn more fat. soon enough they will show. adding some cardio and eating clean will also help.
The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win.
-Roger Bannister
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01-01-2009, 02:02 PM #10Registered User
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I have the same problem OP, skinny, not strong, and I feel the ab muscle but it barely shows. However I've had great improvements over a few months- a few things i did differently. Started rippetoes- squatting heavy 3 times a week. My calories went down a little bit but its been healthier, more fruits less cookies, and 3rd I didn't do too much ab work just 3 sets after everyworkout 3 days a week (2 days crunches, 3rd day leg raise). Hope this helps.
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