Have abs but no v cut

[StyxZ]

Sounds weird but yes I've been training abs for almost 8 months. I've gotten a pretty well defined set of abs and obliques on the side.But I'm unable to get that vcut. What am i doing wrong or is it just a genetic thing

[hardyboysare]

Sounds weird but yes I've been training abs for almost 8 months. I've gotten a pretty well defined set of abs and obliques on the side.But I'm unable to get that vcut. What am i doing wrong or is it just a genetic thing

Post a pic will be the only way of answering it.

[air2fakie]

Post a pic will be the only way of answering it.

And post what you're currently doing if you want feedback on whether you're doing something wrong.

[StyxZ]

Post a pic will be the only way of answering it.

Have a look at my profile picture

[StyxZ]

And post what you're currently doing if you want feedback on whether you're doing something wrong.

I spilt ab workout in two days. One day for upper abs / obliques and the other for lower abs.
Upper abs - weighted crunches 3x30 ; decline crunches 3x30 ; ab pulldown 3x30 ; twisted leg raise 3x 10 reps / side
Lower abs - Hanging leg raise 3x30 ; leg raise (flat bench) 3x30 ; Reverse crunches (decline bench) 3x30

[beowulf359]

I think body fat is the big culprit in whether the inguinal ligaments starts to show or not. Even though you obviously have your body fat down it could just be that your body stores more fat where the crease appears. There are people who don’t train at all who can have that vcut look simply because they have low body fat and the ligament is more pronounced for them.

[StyxZ]

I think body fat is the big culprit in whether the inguinal ligaments starts to show or not. Even though you obviously have your body fat down it could just be that your body stores more fat where the crease appears. There are people who don’t train at all who can have that vcut look simply because they have low body fat and the ligament is more pronounced for them.

In that case, what can i do to target the fat in that area

[air2fakie]

In that case, what can i do to target the fat in that area

You can't target fat loss like that, just have to aim to lose more fat overall. It can be hard to lose that bit to get the extra definition, and may not be worth associated overall muscle loss you might have trying to get there.

[BenMcLeodNZ]

Me too, to an extent, a lot is to do with insertions and bones. You possibly have narrow collarbones which really wrecks the whole physique. Most V-tapers aren't as good in real life as in photos anyway.

[matthewseigler]

Im guessing your routine hasnt changed much over the span of time. Your doing so many reps your core has adapted in the same way your metabolism adapts to running. Youre efficient and strong but have sent a signal claiming that building muscle isnt nearly as important as enduring work. bring your reps down into the 8-12 range and up the weight. mkae it hard (RPE of 7-9, or 14-18 depending on which scale youre using). Pick 4 exercises and stay with them for 3-4 weeks and then change them. I will agree that body fat is another challenge but by trying to build size in your core, youll see the abs start to pop.

[hardyboysare]

Have a look at my profile picture

Height and weight?

Fat targeting doesn't exist so forget about that. How is your training on your other body parts going? Personally I got my V shape simply through squats, deadlifts and other major compound lifts so some will be genetics some will be the amount of muscle mass you have in your abdominal area this requires focus on building a solid core through a combination of major compound lifts and some isolation work.

So what are you working rep weight like? How long have you been weight training?

Also how are you progressing on your ab work as it just seems like more volume have you considered adding more weight (dumbbells and plates)?

[GeneralSerpant]

Meh you really just have to keep working at it.

[StyxZ]

Height and weight?

Fat targeting doesn't exist so forget about that. How is your training on your other body parts going? Personally I got my V shape simply through squats, deadlifts and other major compound lifts so some will be genetics some will be the amount of muscle mass you have in your abdominal area this requires focus on building a solid core through a combination of major compound lifts and some isolation work.

So what are you working rep weight like? How long have you been weight training?

Also how are you progressing on your ab work as it just seems like more volume have you considered adding more weight (dumbbells and plates)?

5'8 / 125 lb
I've been performing compound exercises with progressive overload. Right now I'm at the point where i cannot overload more.
I've been training for 11 months generally focusing progressive overload.
And yes i involve weights in some of my abs exercises.

[StyxZ]

Im guessing your routine hasnt changed much over the span of time. Your doing so many reps your core has adapted in the same way your metabolism adapts to running. Youre efficient and strong but have sent a signal claiming that building muscle isnt nearly as important as enduring work. bring your reps down into the 8-12 range and up the weight. mkae it hard (RPE of 7-9, or 14-18 depending on which scale youre using). Pick 4 exercises and stay with them for 3-4 weeks and then change them. I will agree that body fat is another challenge but by trying to build size in your core, youll see the abs start to pop.

My profile picture is from October 2019.
Tbh right now i can say that those abs are "popped out". But I'm really looking for that V CUT!!!
I'll try adding more weight and bringing down the reps though. Thanks for your suggestion!

[StyxZ]

Me too, to an extent, a lot is to do with insertions and bones. You possibly have narrow collarbones which really wrecks the whole physique. Most V-tapers aren't as good in real life as in photos anyway.

I don't really have that v taper look rn.
But i can definately say that my collar bones aren't much narrower. My chest and shoulders really look wider that my waist.

[colontos]

stomach vacuums can help with the v-cut. worked for me

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[StyxZ]

stomach vacuums can help with the v-cut. worked for me

This really looks relevant!
I'm definately going to try this, ty for your suggestion mate

[xsquid99]

5'8 / 125 lb

Thats a great weight - for a female.

You need many more years of training and building to get the v-taper you're after. Forget chasing abs, you need to grow more muscle overall and you should be in a calorie surplus while continuing your training.

[hardyboysare]

Thats a great weight - for a female.

You need many more years of training and building to get the v-taper you're after. Forget chasing abs, you need to grow more muscle overall and you should be in a calorie surplus while continuing your training.

There is your answer OP being 125lbs means you are just very slim. You don't have adequate abdominal mass to achieve the V shape you need to add mass not only in the lower ab area but all over.

[StyxZ]

Thats a great weight - for a female.

You need many more years of training and building to get the v-taper you're after. Forget chasing abs, you need to grow more muscle overall and you should be in a calorie surplus while continuing your training.

Bruh you just shut me off by saying that xD
I've always been underweight. I'll try your suggestion though. Thanks!

[xsquid99]

Bruh you just shut me off by saying that xD
I've always been underweight. I'll try your suggestion though. Thanks!

LOL, I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to come off the top rope like that, don't take that to personally.

You really need more overall muscle, and if you get stuck trying to stay lean you're going to cost yourself valuable time during a period that you should be focused on building, which will enable you to eventually get that more desirable V-taper. Try to about 25-30 lbs over the next 12-16 months, then cut again, and if done properly you should have a noticeable change.