Abs Workout

Davey_Gravey · 15-08-2004, 07:27 PM

Hi guys & Gals, thx for advice so far I have changed my work out plan and increased endurance, creatine works wonders! With the other stuff too!

I am in bulking stage at the moment and I haven't been over working the abs, actually I only do a very light workout couple of exercises each workout day, but nothing specifically specified due to me bulking. When I get to 13 stones I will introduce more cardio and more protein and cut out some carbs to help cut in.
At the cutting stage I was going to intensify the abs workout then... What do you think, just cant see the point while I bulk, loads of hard work with no visable results?

Dave.

mutley · 15-08-2004, 07:36 PM

cane your abs now, as you would with all the other muscle groups.

They'll come through when you cut up. You need to keep a balance, so I'd hit everything hard when bulking.

Good abs are great for you core body strength and back as well

Davey_Gravey · 15-08-2004, 07:41 PM

Cheers fella, in a way I could say I knew it, but just thought I'd take the easier option, I'll step up a gear with the abs m8!

Dave.

Ric · 17-08-2004, 01:32 PM

Do keep the ab work up mate, switch between light sets and heavy set each work out and they will be awesome when you cut, trust me.

siam connection · 09-12-2004, 10:38 PM

Hi Guys ,

How many sessions a week do you recommend including an ab workout in your routine ? I've changed to a split routine working each body part just one time a week. Works great for most of my body . I was overtraining before for sure , but not sure hitting the abs just once a week is doing it . Maybe I'm just not working them hard enough but I never seem to be able really work them so hard that they ache the next day like I can with my chest or legs Etc , Whats the general opinion on the best way to get ripped abs , Lots of reps or heavy weights ? Once a week or every session ?

Cheers

siam connection · 09-12-2004, 10:42 PM

Hi Guys ,

How many sessions a week do you recommend including an ab workout in your routine ? I've changed to a split routine working each body part just one time a week. Works great for most of my body . I was overtraining before for sure , but not sure hitting the abs just once a week is doing it . Maybe I'm just not working them hard enough but I never seem to be able really work them so hard that they ache the next day like I can with my chest or legs Etc , Whats the general opinion on the best way to get ripped abs , Lots of reps or heavy weights ? Once a week or every session ?

Cheers

Anonymous · 09-12-2004, 11:31 PM

hello siam,

heres my opinion.

i prefer doing them with heavy weights, every couple of days. i find by building the ab muscles up, when you diet or cut they start to appear alot quicker...

seems to work ok for me,

15-08-2004, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Davey_Gravey Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 13 Rep Power:	Abs Workout Hi guys & Gals, thx for advice so far I have changed my work out plan and increased endurance, creatine works wonders! With the other stuff too! I am in bulking stage at the moment and I haven't been over working the abs, actually I only do a very light workout couple of exercises each workout day, but nothing specifically specified due to me bulking. When I get to 13 stones I will introduce more cardio and more protein and cut out some carbs to help cut in. At the cutting stage I was going to intensify the abs workout then... What do you think, just cant see the point while I bulk, loads of hard work with no visable results? Dave. ______________________ "If in doubt, Whip it out!" "Feel the Pump"

15-08-2004, 07:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Davey_Gravey Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Sussex, UK Posts: 13 Rep Power:	Cheers Cheers fella, in a way I could say I knew it, but just thought I'd take the easier option, I'll step up a gear with the abs m8! Dave. ______________________ "If in doubt, Whip it out!" "Feel the Pump"

17-08-2004, 01:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ric Making Progress Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North West - UK Posts: 168 Rep Power:	Do keep the ab work up mate, switch between light sets and heavy set each work out and they will be awesome when you cut, trust me. ______________________ "Training is not a hobby but a way of life" "All of my advise is for role playing purposes only, I do not in anyway condone the use of steroids"

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15-08-2004, 07:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
mutley Making Progress Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 164 Rep Power:	cane your abs now, as you would with all the other muscle groups. They'll come through when you cut up. You need to keep a balance, so I'd hit everything hard when bulking. Good abs are great for you core body strength and back as well

09-12-2004, 10:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
siam connection Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3 Rep Power:	Hi Guys , How many sessions a week do you recommend including an ab workout in your routine ? I've changed to a split routine working each body part just one time a week. Works great for most of my body . I was overtraining before for sure , but not sure hitting the abs just once a week is doing it . Maybe I'm just not working them hard enough but I never seem to be able really work them so hard that they ache the next day like I can with my chest or legs Etc , Whats the general opinion on the best way to get ripped abs , Lots of reps or heavy weights ? Once a week or every session ? Cheers

09-12-2004, 10:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
siam connection Under Construction Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 3 Rep Power:	Hi Guys , How many sessions a week do you recommend including an ab workout in your routine ? I've changed to a split routine working each body part just one time a week. Works great for most of my body . I was overtraining before for sure , but not sure hitting the abs just once a week is doing it . Maybe I'm just not working them hard enough but I never seem to be able really work them so hard that they ache the next day like I can with my chest or legs Etc , Whats the general opinion on the best way to get ripped abs , Lots of reps or heavy weights ? Once a week or every session ? Cheers

09-12-2004, 11:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Anonymous Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 0 Rep Power:	hello siam, heres my opinion. i prefer doing them with heavy weights, every couple of days. i find by building the ab muscles up, when you diet or cut they start to appear alot quicker... seems to work ok for me,