w_kemp on Nostr: While it is true that I tend to train my core directly a couple times per week, that ...
While it is true that I tend to train my core directly a couple times per week, that is not what is going to get you visible “abs” if that’s what your goal is.
The reality is everyone has abs. They are simply muscles of your core. There are only two factors to make them visible. One is resistance training to build that muscle which can make them more prominent/visible at a higher body fat percentage. The other factor is simply body fat. The less body fat you have the more visible they will be.
Doing hundreds or thousands of crunches is not going to help. You cannot spot reduce bodyfat. Everyone stores bodyfat differently and that is mostly determined by gender and genetics. When we lose bodyfat we lose it everywhere and we can not target a specific area.
You can spend your time training your core directly which to some degree in my opinion is beneficial, but the most efficient way to train your core is through large compound movements and progressive overload such as squats, deadlifts, overhead press, bench, rows, etc.
Now, I do like to throw in some core work such as ab rollouts, leg raises, weighted crunches or something that is rotational. The key is your core and abs to grow need to be trained with proper resistance just like any other muscle group!
If the movement is challenging and you can only get 8-12 reps then that is good. But choosing movements that provide enough resistance or that you can add additional resistance to is the best.
The old saying “abs are made in the kitchen” simply is not the whole truth. Obviously nutrition is VITAL for progress in any direction, but just like any other muscle abs are “built” with a combination of proper resistance training and proper nutrition.
#GrowNostr #GrowYourself #Fitness
The reality is everyone has abs. They are simply muscles of your core. There are only two factors to make them visible. One is resistance training to build that muscle which can make them more prominent/visible at a higher body fat percentage. The other factor is simply body fat. The less body fat you have the more visible they will be.
Doing hundreds or thousands of crunches is not going to help. You cannot spot reduce bodyfat. Everyone stores bodyfat differently and that is mostly determined by gender and genetics. When we lose bodyfat we lose it everywhere and we can not target a specific area.
You can spend your time training your core directly which to some degree in my opinion is beneficial, but the most efficient way to train your core is through large compound movements and progressive overload such as squats, deadlifts, overhead press, bench, rows, etc.
Now, I do like to throw in some core work such as ab rollouts, leg raises, weighted crunches or something that is rotational. The key is your core and abs to grow need to be trained with proper resistance just like any other muscle group!
If the movement is challenging and you can only get 8-12 reps then that is good. But choosing movements that provide enough resistance or that you can add additional resistance to is the best.
The old saying “abs are made in the kitchen” simply is not the whole truth. Obviously nutrition is VITAL for progress in any direction, but just like any other muscle abs are “built” with a combination of proper resistance training and proper nutrition.
#GrowNostr #GrowYourself #Fitness