Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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6 Pack.

rko
rko
Posts: 102
Joined: 2005/10/30
Australia
2005/12/19, 04:51 AM
No 6-pack jokes! Please.

I am thin, i am not fat! On a pinch test i had 7% body fat
I need some home exercises for my abs! I have some dumbbells, barbell etc but i don't think these will help me build great visible abs i have a very nice diet as well anyway ive heard doing 200 sit-ups every set ain't gonna give you a 6 pack but short reps like 6 - 8 per set will. I have weights but how can i incorporate this into crunches or any other great ab builders? I heard one-person say put it on your chest but that does not work. Thanks!
wrestler125
wrestler125
Posts: 4,619
Joined: 2004/01/27
United States
2005/12/19, 12:37 PM
You have heard right. why wouldn't putting weight on your chest work??? I do steep decline sit-ups w/ 35lbs behind my head. Just a preference to have the weight behind my head, it's a leverage thing.

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Pain is only temporary, it is in your mind. If you can still walk, then you can still run.

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rko
rko
Posts: 102
Joined: 2005/10/30
Australia
2005/12/19, 08:04 PM
Because when i have the weight on my chest it feels like im using my arms to prevent the weight so it doesn't fall off my chest cause ur ment to hold onto it arnt u?

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A strong mind builds a strong body.
wrestler125
wrestler125
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Joined: 2004/01/27
United States
2005/12/19, 09:24 PM
Yes. But usually gravity holds the weight there for me. Grab a 45lb plate, set it on your lap, and cross your arms. You shouldn't have a problem, let the bottom of the plate pivot on your the top of your hip.

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Pain is only temporary, it is in your mind. If you can still walk, then you can still run.

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Quoting from 7707mutt:
The squat cage is holy ground.
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