I'm been lifting weights for about 18months now but I can't seem to get that six pack cut like I want it. Then I read in Men's health that you need to get your BF down to about 6- 8 % for abs to show through. Any ideas on how to lower BF%? Effective method anyone has actually gone through?
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im at 9.5-10.8% bodyfat right now (10.8 being my highest in the morning, and 9.5 being my lowest [fully hyrdrated after a workout]), and my abs show.
first, get a good reading of your bodyfat. then, if it's high, incorrporate high intensity cardio on your offdays.
also make sure to workout your abs (but dont do them every day, treat them like you would forearms/calves), if your bodyfat is low but you dont work out your labs, you will just have a flat stomach.
first, get a good reading of your bodyfat. then, if it's high, incorrporate high intensity cardio on your offdays.
also make sure to workout your abs (but dont do them every day, treat them like you would forearms/calves), if your bodyfat is low but you dont work out your labs, you will just have a flat stomach.
I definitely do my ab workouts and it really only the lower abs that don't come through on me. My BF is about 11.5%. What is your definition of "high intensity cardio"? Would playing basketball be one?
What about diet? Should I lower my calories intake even if I want to keep my muscle mass?
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high intensity cardio, the most basic way to explain it is
you do 60 seconds moderate pace to warm up
then
30 seconds jogging
30 seconds sprinting
30 seconds jogging
30 seconds sprinting
and you keep this up for 10-15 mins.
also start doing reverse crunches.
you do 60 seconds moderate pace to warm up
then
30 seconds jogging
30 seconds sprinting
30 seconds jogging
30 seconds sprinting
and you keep this up for 10-15 mins.
also start doing reverse crunches.
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The only way to get abs of steel is through lowering your body fat to less than 10% . Average people usually have 15-20%. However you lose that fat is up to you but you must watch what you eat (reducing carbs/fat)
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here is a video of skim (abdominator from bodybuilding.com boards) doing a reverse crunch:
http://www.skippypodar.net/Fitness/AbDemo-Final/pelvic-tilt.wmv
http://www.skippypodar.net/Fitness/AbDemo-Final/pelvic-tilt.wmv
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Most people have 20-25% BF. That is "Average"
It also depends on your genes at what BF% you will see your abs...
How to lower BF%? Add muscle : )
P.S. Also, I thought reverse crunches were when you get on the little "stand", put your arms on the pad like you're chillen on the couch, and lift your legs as high as you can (about 45 degrees), lower them, and lift them back again.
It also depends on your genes at what BF% you will see your abs...
How to lower BF%? Add muscle : )
P.S. Also, I thought reverse crunches were when you get on the little "stand", put your arms on the pad like you're chillen on the couch, and lift your legs as high as you can (about 45 degrees), lower them, and lift them back again.
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cardio is what really sucks the big one. Also, cutting carbs. I weighed in at around 210. went on a bodyopus diet and started doing morning cardio and lost muscle out the ying yang.
Now I am going to do High intensity cardio with a jump rope and keep my carbs around 200 maybe 250.
Now I am going to do High intensity cardio with a jump rope and keep my carbs around 200 maybe 250.
Well, I think that the average person is fat so I agree it's probably around 20% or slightly higher.
Reverse crunches...done them but I try and lift my upper body at the same time. It makes it a little tougher.
Increase muscle it definitely a goal but I don't want that belly roll so I'm looking at lowering BF.
thanks guys
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I used to be around 20% and I didn't look obese with clothes on. So I believe 20-25% is correct. Also, women have like %bf in the 20s too. my mom is super skinny, but her bf% is like 21
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women have a different bodyfat requirement then males.
for example, in the age group 20-39, the healthy male bodyfat range is between 8-20%, for females it's between 21-33%.
for example, in the age group 20-39, the healthy male bodyfat range is between 8-20%, for females it's between 21-33%.
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Forget the cash, the cars, and the chiseled jawlines. Female desire operates on a completely different frequency. Primal. Subconscious. Triggers that bypass her logic and hit her on a gut level. Most guys are totally blind to them.
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