Keys to Amazing Abs

[athleticsfan1]

I am an average athlete (cross country, swimming) who wants to get really good abs. I mean they are alright now but I want to get them to be really impressive.

What are the keys besides diet (I know to cut our lots of fat and sodium which i do already, could do more) if other diet recommendations fit, that would be helpful also.

But, I am basically looking for workouts and when to do them (amount per week) Because right now I have the impression I should do a 15 minute or so focus on abs 7 days a week. I guess thats not a good way?

Thanks

[JoshTeen15uk]

you know i basically go by the term train abs everyday and hit them hard.

I do before everyworkout at gym


Lying leg raises - 4 sets *weighted* 15-25
THEN BEST OF THEM ALL IMO.

Cable crunches "if done right" will shred the fat and pop those abs out

Do about 4 sets of heavy weight 15-30 reps.

It personally works for me

[BreakingPoint8]

Keys to amazing abs? Strict diet/cardio. I do abs once a week and that's it. That's all I need to keep my abs looking great year round.

[adoniscomplex]

i wouldnt cut fat if i were you
i would clean up your diet not cut out something that is important to proper hormone levels

[SEAN0]

you know i basically go by the term train abs everyday and hit them hard.

I do before everyworkout at gym


Lying leg raises - 4 sets *weighted* 15-25
THEN BEST OF THEM ALL IMO.

Cable crunches "if done right" will shred the fat and pop those abs out

Do about 4 sets of heavy weight 15-30 reps.

It personally works for me

how do cable crunches shed fat...

[Uriel_da_man]

Honestly, I've never seen "amazing" abs on a small guy.

You can grow your abs bigger by training them with resistance, like any other muscle, but I really think it looks 100x better when you have all the surrounding musculature to go with the abs.

[I dont work at Ballys]

i dont do any direct ab work and manage to get them sore almost every workout doing the rest of my routine. i wouldnt say mine are "amazing" but thats just some food for thought.

[Tallbill]

i dont do any direct ab work and manage to get them sore almost every workout doing the rest of my routine. i wouldnt say mine are "amazing" but thats just some food for thought.

I'm in the same boat. Have a pic somewhere in my Bodyspace. Never do any ab workouts though.

[misteraletheia]

If you are already fit and can see your abs, then do crunches and other stuff every day. Thousands of reps and you will be a superstar!

If anyone disagrees with me, I point to Serge Nubret, Zabo and Bruce Lee as men with abs that will knock you over who all did gazillions of reps. Everyone wants things easy. Nothing comes easy. See someone with anything "awesome" and you can know they worked hard.

[Uriel_da_man]

Bruce Lee's anorexia makes me so jealus

[KopyKat]

Genetics! Come on people! It totally depends on you body. Some people work abs like crazy and NEVER see abs, it all depends on your abs insertion points.

Just do abs regularly and see what comes out, thats all you can do.

4, 6, 8 packs are ALL genetics! You'll see soon enough lol.

Of course FAT LOSE makes the BIGGEST difference!

[Ryan314]

The saying "abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym" is 95% true. Cut your bf down by watching your diet, and doing lots of cardio and your abs will show through. Of course, like stated before, genetics plays a big part as well.

Abs are very important to me I work them hard, and I'm seeing fantastic results. My lower abs are my weakness... if I can get those as ripped as my upper abs, I'll have a very nice 8 pack

Good luck!

[BossMadOne]

how do cable crunches shed fat...

It wouldn't "shed fat" but it would in general work the muscles thus making them use more calories thus burning BF... well, thats how..

[redbullzeye]

I think training once or twice is good choice than training them daily.