Abs question...

[eXtr3m3]

Ok got a major problem here...i can't get my abs to show off...not even a bit...i do crunches alot and still nothing :dead:...help me please...must note i am willing to do anything:ogre:nomather how hard it would be...no jokes please

[Karlnold]

Take a grab of that flab on your belly and think about it for abit. Perhaps it'll come to you.

[eXtr3m3]

Take a grab of that flab on your belly and think about it for abit. Perhaps it'll come to you.

if by any means you mean that i am eating junk i can assure you my friend you are wrong...

[frankinstine]

Just do more cruches. Have you tried any ab informercial equipment?

[eXtr3m3]

Just do more cruches. Have you tried any ab informercial equipment?

i havent tryed any of those...

[Karlnold]

I'm just saying that the reason your abs "aren't showing a bit" is probably due to "too high bodyfat", ofc you can have visible abs with pretty high bf, but that's only if you have quite the abs, I guess you haven't got that amazing abs, but they'd nonetheless show clearly if your bodyfat was low enough, many ppl who's never even worked out would get visible abs if their bf was low enough.

How hard can this be, to make it simple, at the surface you have the skin, now feel between it and your abs if you tense them, what you feel between them is mostly bodyfat. Try this and think about what your main problem is, lack of muscles or too high bodyfat?

[xching]

Feel free to correct me if this is useless information. There are various ways to make your abdominal muscles appear. (Other than doing sit-ups and crunches of course)

I only know of these particular things.

1. SWEAT (cardiovascular activities?)
2. Drink more water
3. Practice flexing? I'm not sure about this one.

Here's my source. I'm not sure if its right though.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/water.htm

[eXtr3m3]

I'm just saying that the reason your abs "aren't showing a bit" is probably due to "too high bodyfat", ofc you can have visible abs with pretty high bf, but that's only if you have quite the abs, I guess you haven't got that amazing abs, but they'd nonetheless show clearly if your bodyfat was low enough, many ppl who's never even worked out would get visible abs if their bf was low enough.

How hard can this be, to make it simple, at the surface you have the skin, now feel between it and your abs if you tense them, what you feel between them is mostly bodyfat. Try this and think about what your main problem is, lack of muscles or too high bodyfat?
well its because of the bodyfat...how can i reduce it?:eh:

[Sakanem]

cardio & better eating habits :eh:

[Shaedar]

The magic number is 9.8%. Now, there are a lot of people who see imaginary abs, but one row doesn't count. The upper row of the abdominals can show up at 15%.

If you can see the linea alba (which means the "white line" ) — the vertical line in the middle of the rectus abdominis — that's at least 9.8%. In other words, you'd see all the rows.
T-nation article 1 (http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=1893104&cr=)
and another one
T-nation article 2 (http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=459688)

Read it, then come back with questions, if any.

[Karlnold]

well its because of the bodyfat...how can i reduce it?:eh:

Just eat less, when you're thirsty, drink water instead of milk/soda/juice whatever, eat smaller portions, your bodyfat will start dropping pretty soon.

I could tell you about diet and exercise and go on forever, but what you really just have to do if you want to make it simple is to eat less, just cut down on fats and sugars for awhile and you'll be fine, even 50 sit ups a day would be enough for you to "get results".

I take it you're not 200lbs of lard. But consider yourself "normal built".

[compleks]

Just do more cruches. Have you tried any ab informercial equipment?

Haha...


Anyway, to the original poster:
What do you weigh?

You can acheive visible abs by having a significant amount of muscle, and/or very little bodyfat.

You'
re still young, and I probably wouldn't recommend dropping bodyweight at this stage. Focus on eating clean foods and having fun while exercising (still working hard).
Develop good habits now, and build a solid foundation of muscle mass, co-ordination, strength etc... etc...

[eXtr3m3]

Well i'm 63Kilograms and 168centimeters tall...:eh: thanks for the advices i will try to hold on to them...

[Kay]

Well i'm 63Kilograms and 168centimeters tall...:eh: thanks for the advices i will try to hold on to them...

Imround the same hieght and weigh in at 83 kg and i can see all my abs?
So i think ur abs are pretty weak just do loads of crunches, sit-ups, Leg raises and hold planks and l seats and u will gradually see improvement
Good Luck

[Luka]

drink much water and train abs and they will show up:wink:

[Karlnold]

go throw up after every meal.

[chicanerous]

if by any means you mean that i am eating junk i can assure you my friend you are wrong...

You can be fat or you can be not fat.
You can be healthy or you can be unhealthy.

The two don't have any necessary relation to each other. You can be fat and you can be healthy. You can also be fat and unhealthy. Thus, being fat isn't dependent on the quality of the food you consume. It's dependent on the quantity.

So, the fact that you don't eat junk does not preclude you from being fat.

[Volador]

Haha man, at that height and weight, i doubt your problem is with fat, i'd suggest engaging on a program that works your abs if that's your highest goal, but since you are going to train you may as well train your other bodyparts wiht big compound movements, which will work your body overall and eat an addecuate amount of food, which will make you grow. The you could drop some fat to make them more visible.
If you are too lazy, or that is too much, just do hanging knee raises, eventually hanging leg raises, weighted sit ups, buy an ab roller maybe? i don't know if that helps with hyperotrophy. And eat and sleep.
Just have in mind that if you're not in good physical shape it WILL take some time and effort to get them, yo should enjoy the process anyway.

[Karlnold]

He's prepared to do "whatever it takes"! He's prepared to do "anything"!

[Volador]

Haha nice! i hadn't read the orignial post but that changes things completely. Take Steroids, lift everyday, and inject Synthol into your belly.