dont know what they are called but they are the muscles that form the V at the bottom sides of your abdomen.. the ones that girls love lol... i have no idea what works that..
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11-23-2002, 09:32 AM #1Truth in Science
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how do you work those V muscles by your abs...
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11-23-2002, 10:26 AM #2Registered User
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I assume you are talking about the obliques, these can be worked by twisting during crunches so that you bring one elbow towards the opposite side of your body. Or when doing hanging knee or leg raises, by bringing your legs out to the sides rather than straight up you involve the obliques. If you can see your abs but not your obliques then chances are you just do not have low enough bodyfat. I have seen persons whose bodyfat is low enough to see the sixpac but not the obliques so this could be your problem.
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11-23-2002, 10:36 AM #3Registered User
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To work obliques you could incorporate more one arm lifts to work them a little or you could do heavy side bends.
Obliques can handle weight as they counterbalance your upper body with every step you take.
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11-23-2002, 01:17 PM #4Truth in Science
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this is the muscle i am talking about.. check out this pic.. i didnt know if this was the obliques or not..
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11-23-2002, 01:24 PM #5Evangelical Agnostic
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Yup. External obliques.
You can't convince a believer of anything; for their belief is not based on evidence, it's based on a deep-seated need to believe. -- Carl Sagan
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11-23-2002, 05:14 PM #6Registered User
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No no no. The obliques are higher on the side. Those are hip flexors, the muscles that are easy to attain, but hard to keep out when working lower abs.
Do hanging knee raises (not leg raises) and lying leg lifts. That works your lower abs as well, but hits the flexors. Also squats pound that area."Train beyond the pain, and death is your only release!"
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11-23-2002, 11:18 PM #7Registered User
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youll get them by getting shredded, thats really their all is too it. diet and cardio
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