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I HAVE OBLIQUES!!!!!!!!!

mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/05/23, 10:12 AM Yea me! I mean I always had em..but now I can actually start seeing em! My little mummy tummy has gone from being spread across my hipbones to just a little ball out in front,and so my AB workout is well..working!:big_smile: I have lost 3 inches off my lower tummy..and my waist I have lost 4..go me!!!!!!!!:dumbbell::dumbbell::dumbbell:
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/05/23, 11:09 AM Wow...great job!!Are you doing the 12 week ab program from here??I have the hardest time with my tummy.When I do crunches everything hurts!!My neck,my back even my legs,they're awful!!!But if you're seeing results...guess I'll give it another shot!I found my coller bones last week so I know how great you feel!!Great job! -------------- There are no rewards in life for having brains,only using them!
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/05/23, 11:30 AM Way to go mystic! KC-72....if your finding your neck, back and legs are hurting during your crunches, your form is wrong. You're going to injure yourself if you keep doing them the way you are. The only place you should feel the "burn" is in your abs. keep your shoulders relaxed and lightly support your head. Keep the movement small and your abs tight. Have someone check your form. -------------- Even if you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there.
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/05/23, 11:37 AM I know fly...I look pathetic when I try to do them!!But I really have NO strength in my stomach!!!I can barely get my head off the floor unless I use every other muscle I've got.I've tried reading on the proper way to do them and I just can't manage.Should I just go with barely getting my head up until I get stronger?What would be a good starting rep number??Thanks!! Sorry to but in on your thread Mystic...but now I'm inspired!!:) -------------- There are no rewards in life for having brains,only using them!
mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/05/23, 12:35 PM KC you dont need to get your head off the floor alot to do proper crunches..lay on your back with your fingertips touching the back of your head,knees bent...lift your head slightly,with your chin pointing up..go up count 2 secs go down....thats how I do mine Here is my ab workout.I do circuit training-30 sec rest ONLY between each exercise..remember to BREATHE! Week one-Do ONE CIRCUIT only 1.Raised leg crunches-15 2.Bent Knee ins-8 reps each side 3.Oblique crunches-15 4.Bridge-15 secs each side 5.Lower Back Extensions-15 Week 2- Do ONE CIRCUIT Only 1.Tradtional Crunch-15 2.Bent Knee Leg Raises-12 3.Bent Knee Obliques-12(these hurt!) 4.Bridge-15 Secs each side 5.Lower Back extensions-15 Week 3 DO TWO CIRCUITS OF week 1 exercises Week 4 Do TWO CIRCUITS OF week 2 exercises Week 5 Do THREE CIRCUITS OF week 1 exercises Week 6 Do THREE CIRCUITS OF week 2 exercises
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/05/23, 12:43 PM Ok...I'm gonna sound retarded here...and it might take some typing on your part...sorry!!BUT...could you explain how to do these???For instance"bridge"...never heard of it.I could take a guess on some of the others but I would rather know I'm doing them right even if I have to look like an absolute no nothing:)!!This looks great and I'm going to print it out and start tomorrow...I'm so excited!!!Thank's so much Mystic!! -------------- There are no rewards in life for having brains,only using them!
mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/05/23, 01:19 PM Hi Kc OK here goes For each exercise I will give you a link that shows how to do the exercise..too hard for me to describe Bridge-http://www.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase/viewanexercise.asp?table=exercises&ID=96 Bent Knee Leg Raises-http://healthfitness.com.au/exerciselibrary/abdominal_exercises/ab_leg_raises.htm Lower Back Extensions-http://www.popularfitness.com/exercise/lower-back-extension.html Raised Leg Crunches-http://www.weight-lifting-workout-routines.com/abdominal-exercise.html#2 Back Swims-Lay on your stomach,with your head down arms out in front of you...at the same time,raise the opposite arm to leg...hold for 2 secs and repeat the other side.. ALso here is a great link for more ab exercises http://www.shapefit.com/abs-exercises-oblique-crunches.html
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/05/23, 01:37 PM Perfect!!!I'm printing right now...I'll let you know how this goes for me...thanks again!!
mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/05/23, 04:36 PM You are quite welcome!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2006/05/23, 04:49 PM Congrats on your success mysticgraces. -------------- Scales are for dead weight: We are not dead yet! Still trying to find out how to do the Hollywood Free Press. Ivan Montreal Canada
Mojo_67 Posts: 1,299 Joined: 2003/09/23	2006/05/23, 06:10 PM Nice job mystic, keep it up and keep us posted, your words are inspiring.:) -------------- Days go by and life drags on.....
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/05/24, 11:19 AM Ok Mystic!!!I started today...I think I will need a week or two of practice...had to laugh at myself doing that bridge,I was wobbeling all over the place!That one little tip of pointing my chin to the ceiling made a world of difference!I realized it should have been a no brainer when I did it but I really hadn't thought of it!!Thanks so much...love all your posts! -------------- There are no rewards in life for having brains,only for using them!
mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/05/26, 09:02 AM KC...good for you!! of course its gonna take time for you to build reps and strength... As for the crunches..alot of people still think you need to go ALL the way to your knees to work the abs properly..but thats just wasted energy...The whole trick is to work the abs with slow,precise movements...and iam sure now that you are doing it correctly,you can really feel it right? Keep at it!!!:)
maxcdc Posts: 180 Joined: 2005/02/26	2006/05/26, 09:13 AM breath is the key
mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/05/26, 09:22 AM Oh for sure..make sure you are breathing right when doing any ab exercise,holding your breath will tense you too much and make it more painful..If you are finding that after a few reps,it really hurts,stop take a good deep breath and continue...
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/05/26, 10:41 AM These ab exercises are still pretty awful for me!!!It takes ALOT of concentration for me to focus on my abs and not strain my neck or back.Doesn't seem like it should be so diificult.I'm really working on technique and breathing right now,don't think I'm doing much for my abs right now,that's why it's so hard for me to stick it out.But I'm trying everyday.I remember when I started pushups,I could only do 5,now I can do 50,so I know I just have to keep at it.Thanks for the encouragement Mystic!! -------------- There are no rewards in life for having brains,only for using them!
mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/05/26, 03:11 PM Lol Swarm