Q&A: I want those six pack abs.?
Question by Sleep. Eat. Train.: I want those six pack abs.?
I’m 5’6″ and I weigh 140 lbs.
Currently, I’m not in BAD shape, but my stomach is sorta chubby. It looks flat, but there are “layers”, if you know what I mean.
I was wondering if this was a good workout for the abdominals.
As of now, I do 3 sets of crunches until failure with 3 minute rest intervals in between.
Also, I do them laying on a pillow so that I can get that arch for my abs to contract.
Then later in the day, I do about 45-60 minutes of cardio.
I work on abdominals 3 times a week.
Another thing, I’ve stopped drinking soda, eating fast food (except subway) and junk food. However, once in a while is okay, but not too much.
Is this a good workout? I asked my friend this and he says I need more variety, instead of just crunches. What do you guys think?
Should I add more exercises or am I okay with this as of now? And am I doing too much cardio? Just how much is TOO much? Constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated.
What do you I should change?
Best answer:
Answer by *Tex*
Your friend is right, you need to do a wide range of ab exercises to target your entire core. Do lots of cardio is vital to getting a six pack, you can do a billion sit ups and still not have visible abs because you have fat covering them. It’s important to burn off the fat to reveal your abs so a lot of cardio is necessary. All you need to do is add more exercises and you’ll get your six pack eventually just remember it takes lots of time. If you avoid the fattening foods as you said then you’re on the right track.
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January 8th, 2012 at 5:48 am
It’s good that you stopped junk foods & soda. You are already in the six pack track. What you need to do is try some of the non-traditional workouts, like Kettle bell Training, Rope Climbing .. visit to learn more….http://www.sixpack-abs-exercises.com/six-pack-abs-exercises-files/six-pack-abs-exercises-non-traditional-fat-burning-workouts.html
Remember to get six pack abs nutrition and mindset are more important than just the workouts! Stop wasting so much of your time focusing on sit ups, crunches, leg raises. Instead focus on high intensity full body lifts using combination multi-joint exercises like squats…http://www.sixpack-abs-exercises.com/six-pack-abs-exercises-files/six-pack-abs-exercises-front-squat.html
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