Diastasis recti / distended gut

[johnnie1983]

Hi all,

I have unfortunately been 'blessed' with Coleman-style abs. I.e. the sixpack is widely separated along the midline, as you can clearly see in any of Ronnie Coleman's pictures (sorry, can't post pictures yet as I'm new to these forums). It causes my belly to bulge and look like I'm pregnant.

Are there any non-surgical ways to fix this? I know I'm not supposed to be doing crunches as it reportedly makes this conditions worse, but I was wondering whether there's exercises I can do to close the gap? My abs look horrible, but I don't feel like spending thousands of dollars on a tummy tuck and getting a massive scar to boot...

[johnnie1983]

I hate to bump, but it's hard to imagine I'm the only one with this problem... Anybody?

[backinbusiness]

look at the sticky at the top for APT

[johnnie1983]

look at the sticky at the top for APT

I know that and am already in that, but I'd also like to work on closing the actual separation of the abs.

[DiastasisRehab]

I am a specialist in treating diastasis recti for women, men and children. The Tupler Technique is a research based 4 step program that will close a diastasis recti without surgery! There is a DVD that has just come out called Diastasis Rehab Say Good Bye to Your Gut Guys... You can get a lot of information about diastasis recti on my website Just google tupler technique and you will learn all about it.

best
Julie Tupler, RN








I have unfortunately been 'blessed' with Coleman-style abs. I.e. the sixpack is widely separated along the midline, as you can clearly see in any of Ronnie Coleman's pictures (sorry, can't post pictures yet as I'm new to these forums). It causes my belly to bulge and look like I'm pregnant.

Are there any non-surgical ways to fix this? I know I'm not supposed to be doing crunches as it reportedly makes this conditions worse, but I was wondering whether there's exercises I can do to close the gap? My abs look horrible, but I don't feel like spending thousands of dollars on a tummy tuck and getting a massive scar to boot...[/QUOTE]

[johnnie1983]

Hi Julie,

Thanks for that. Just a quick question; will this work for men who have been genetically 'blessed'? I've had this for as long as I remember, but have only recently noticed that it was an actual condition with a name (and apparently, a solution)...

[johnnie1983]

I am noticing some success from doing vacuums in that my strengthened TVA is keeping my gut inside a bit. However, the abs are still distended... Bah!

[melon]

There is no way of correcting this non-surgically.

The "gap" between the six pack is a fibrous band of tissue known as an aponeurosis called the linea alba. This doesn't grow or contract and is almost completely devoid of blood vessels. No exercise will change it's size.

Sorry dude! You'll probably find that this bothers you more than anybody else notices. Getting your abs bigger can make the gap look smaller, but there's no real way to change it.

[ger2oo5]

(sorry, can't post pictures yet as I'm new to these forums)

Ill do it for you

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgur...ch&um=1&itbs=1

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgur...w=1280&bih=843

Not Ronnie, but a good example
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgur...:0&tx=32&ty=63

[johnnie1983]

There is no way of correcting this non-surgically.

The "gap" between the six pack is a fibrous band of tissue known as an aponeurosis called the linea alba. This doesn't grow or contract and is almost completely devoid of blood vessels. No exercise will change it's size.

Sorry dude! You'll probably find that this bothers you more than anybody else notices. Getting your abs bigger can make the gap look smaller, but there's no real way to change it.

This is not what Julie says. She says her 'tupler technique' can actually close the gap without a tummy tuck. Anyone with experience in this method?

I also notice a weird bulge protruding through the gap when I do crunches. I'm slightly concerned about that, as it looks really weird. Am I not at risk for herniation here?