Get Great Washboard Abs Without Performing Crunching Movements
washboard abs, six pack abs, toned abs, crunches, planks
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The hard way to get washboard abs is to perform set after set of crunching movements. I see people spend 15-20 minutes per workout trying to get great washboard abs. These people are doing machine crunches, leg raises, crunches on a Swiss Ball, etc. The funny thing is that many of these movements actually increase the muscle mass in the abdominal region.
Great Washboard Abs are a Product of Muscle Density -Not- Muscle Size!
The bodybuilding approach to washboard abs is to work them like other muscles. The most common approach is to work the ab muscles to failure and aim for "the burn". This is a great approach to increase the size of a muscle group, which is a bad idea if your goal is washboard abs. If you have ever seen a ripped bodybuilder with abs that stick out past his chest, then you have seen the results of the bodybuilder approach.
You Need a Different Approach if You Want Washboard Abs.
So how do you increase density of a muscle? A great way to increase density is isometric movements. Isometric movements are the key to amazing washboard abs. So what is an isometric movement? An isometric involves flexing the muscle with no actual movement. This can be done with or without any resistance.
A Couple of Great Isometrics to Get Washboard Abs.
The plank exercise is a great isometric exercise. It increases the density of your washboard abs and helps you maintain a healthy back at the same time. It is hard to describe in words, so do a Google search for "plank exercise" and you will be able to see photos of the exercise. I do planks after cardio as a way to increase muscle density to get washboard abs. This is the only ab exercise I do in the gym. Another great exercise is to flex your abs as hard as you can 5-6 times per day. Take a deep breath and exhale as you tighten your abs up as hard as possible for 10-20 seconds. Tightening up of the abs is what causes boxers to have such great wa... read entire entry
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on 2/26/2008
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Don't Go Through Life Without Smoking Six Pack Abs
six pack abs, 6 pack abs, muscle tone, muscle definition, cardio
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Why Are Six Pack Abs So Rare?
It is pretty rare to see someone in the real world with great six pack abs. For the most part you can see great 6 pack abs in movies and magazines, but you don't see guys or gals with six packs in the gym. It is almost to the point where people think that 6 pack abs were only meant for movie stars or actors. People need to quit thinking that way, if they ever want to get a great washboard stomach.
Toned Abs are More Impressive Than Any Heavy Weights Lifted in the Gym
There are many, many more guys who can bench 315 pounds, than there are guys with a tight midsection. Many women can jog over 6 miles, but not many women have 6 pack abs. If you want to be exceptional, than having a defined midsection is the way to go. If you are spending any time in the gym at all and you don't have a 6 pack, then you are spending your time doing the wrong things. You will need to shift your focus if you want great muscle tone in this area of your body.
Your Entire Body Will Get Toned on Your Path to Getting 6 Pack Abs
The fat around your stomach area is usually the last to go. If you get to the point where your abs are showing, then I guarantee you that the rest of your body looks amazing as well. I believe that this is the reason that people find toned abdominals so sexy...they know that the rest of the body must look toned as well! So if you focus on a 6 pack, everything else will fall into place.
A Washboard Stomach is 80-90% About Diet and Cardio
I swear that you could drop all those crunching and sit up movements and get amazing abs. How do I know this? Well, I haven't done a crunch in over 5 years and my abs are more defined then ever. Have you ever seen the TV show "Survivor"? By the end of the show almost every person has really defined six pack abs and I know that none of them got there by ab exercises. You don't want to go to that extreme, but it does show... read entire entry
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on 1/19/2008
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Why Big Muscles Are Out of Style in Hollywood
build muscle, lose weight, hollywood, muscle tone, six pack abs
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Leading Actors Are Now Slimming Down Instead of Bulking Up
Remember when Hollywood's action stars were massively muscular? Back in the 80's when Arnold Schwarzenegger was Hollywood's leading man, bodybuilding became mainstream for a short period of time. It led to a whole generation of guys who wanted to gain as much muscle as possible. It has been over 20 years since Terminator came out, and yet the fitness industry still feels the impact of that movie.
Massive Muscles Were Cool in 1985, But Cheesy in 1995
Ever watched a soap opera. Although I think they are terrible, they aren't made for me they are made for women. Have you ever seen a large bodybuilder type guy as one of the actors in a soap opera? The answer is no! Women are attracted to lean and slim guys who look great in and out of clothes. Women just aren't attracted to massive guys for the most part.
I Believe That Fight Club Was The Movie That Changed Everything
For years during the big muscle era, women kept trying to tell guys that they were more interested in muscle definition and not into the bodybuilder look. Guys didn't really listen until 1999, when Fight Club came out. Brad Pitt finally showed the masses of guys out there that being ultra-lean with a normal build is more bad-ass looking than being huge and bulky. Brad's character, Tyler Durden, was able to get a hip and funky look, but had amazing muscle definition when he took his shirt off. This is a winning combination with the ladies and all actors are now striving for this look.
Hollywood's Leading Men Have Opted For The Slim Look For Close To 10 Years
How many women do you know who find Matt Damon attractive? About every single woman you know! He is the new action star and has a regular size build with great muscle definition. He has the build of a slim Navy Seal or Special Ops guy. These men are slim with functional strength and this is the look that w... read entire entry
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on 1/16/2008
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