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I want ripped defined abs, has anyone ever successfully got this? Tell me how!!

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overmydeadbody · 17/11/2017 10:01

I really want a defined washboard six pack set of abs (probably because I've spent too much time on Pinterest).

Has anyone achieved this? Please tell me how.

I have a flat stomach, but not really any definition to it. Is it an impossible dream?

I don't go to the gym or anything, just run, climb, surf... Can I do things at home to get a six pack?

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Strongbeatsskinny · 20/11/2017 16:03

I’ve gotshredded abs at the moment and as soon as my comps done they’ll be tucked away under about 14% bf for the colder months. I’m sub 10% currently.
I can relate in a way to you wanting a wash board stomach it looks good however it’s not sustainable for long term and takes a long while chipping away at the body fat. Lifting heavy weights and core muscle training sessions plus calorie deficit gets you there it’s not easy.
Won’t be posting any pictures of me as I’d be outed

Anglaise1 · 19/11/2017 06:44

over if you are a long distance runner (I am too) then the prank 4 ways is great exercise a few times a week for your core and abs. I try and do at least 2 sessions weekly with 4 reps 1 minute front each side and back. I’m 52 so sadly I look skinny rather than ripped with 13% body fat but it’s certainly a big help with running.

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overmydeadbody · 18/11/2017 18:35

But you have to be fit to have and, so an anorexic who did no exercise would not have a six pack no matter how sunny they got, so it is a silly comment.

Ultimately it's a silly thing to want really, i want a very strong core, it shouldn't matter of its visible or not, just that I have it! Not going to lose weight to make it visible, but I might convert fat to muscle to make it more visible.

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InfiniteSheldon · 18/11/2017 18:00

Not sure that's true you do actually need defined muscles to show a visible six pack just being underweight just looks like being very underweight it doesn't look ripped

lljkk · 18/11/2017 17:43

It's fact not stupid comment. Having visible abs isn't a sign of good fitness or health. It's just a sign of very low body fat %. Nothing else.

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overmydeadbody · 18/11/2017 14:17

Thanks infinatesheldon. I'm probably to lazy in that caseGrin

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InfiniteSheldon · 18/11/2017 12:47

I had abs like Jessica in my thirties and into my early forties, I was a fitness instructor teaching a variety of classes, running, cycling and very careful of what I ate. still do yoga but whilst eating cake. I was a fairly lonely single parent with lots to prove to an abusive ex now happily married.

You need to combine a wide variety of hard core exercise with a clean lean diet and be very very focused.

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overmydeadbody · 18/11/2017 12:39

Lljkk what a stupid comment.

O want abs like Jessica Ennis hill, you don't have to be anorexic to have a low body fat%.

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lljkk · 17/11/2017 21:25

Go anorexic. I mean, it works, if you're willing to pay a horrific price. That's all visible abs mean = Low % body fat.

milkjetmum · 17/11/2017 19:01

I think Mohammed Ali said it well when he was asked how many sit ups he did in his training. He said he didn't do many but that he only counted the ones that hurt 😁

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overmydeadbody · 17/11/2017 12:21

Skyrlover well done on getting it! I don't really want to change my shape, just define my stomach! I guess it's the impossible dream.

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overmydeadbody · 17/11/2017 12:08

Ooh thanks everyone, so hard work then!

I've started planking this week so might just keep that up but increase the time and the variations.

Don't want to get skinny.

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skyrlover · 17/11/2017 11:11

I was able to! I'd post a photo but I'd be recognizable.. So PM Mr if you want any details :) ... The thing to ponder is that you'll either look bulky or skinny.. I'm an odd mix of the two but love it!

TidyLike · 17/11/2017 11:07

I used to have this, got it by planking for 2 mins per day. I was also very thin and breastfeeding. I could feel the muscles through the skin but couldn't really see them much, even though my body fat must have been very low (I look a bit ill and scrawny in photos from that time).

milkjetmum · 17/11/2017 11:00

Try the 30 day ab challenge, I've done it a few times and it really works but it takes a long time towards the end (think 1hr plus of ab exercises!)

But really incredible to go from struggling to do 10 on day 1 to thinking to yourself the first 80 are ok it's the last 20 which are tough

BabyDreams2018 · 17/11/2017 10:59

My DF(friend) did P90X. It was really hard but worked. Have you looked at Planking or Stomach crunches?

TheEmmaDilemma · 17/11/2017 10:57

*to die for

TheEmmaDilemma · 17/11/2017 10:57

More boring than you'd expect. And a lot of rank farts. Grin

My older self has realised there's a lot more to a man than a set of fucking to die of abs. But oh my, they were a fucking pleasure to look at.

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overmydeadbody · 17/11/2017 10:50

What was out like dating a fitness model? Wink

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overmydeadbody · 17/11/2017 10:45

Thanks theemmadilema.

I'll give that a go. I eat a lot of protein anyway as a long distance runner, just never specifically worked my abs, the top ones are defined but that's it.

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TheEmmaDilemma · 17/11/2017 10:40

Happy to answer anything else. :)

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overmydeadbody · 17/11/2017 10:40

Impressive 8 yr old Isadora!

I guess it would just be a nice achievement.

Looking at those photos my body fat is about 20% now. I'll have to get it lower.

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TheEmmaDilemma · 17/11/2017 10:39

You could use one of those scales, but most aren't overly accurate.

You can calculate online - again not really accurate.

Best is using Body Fat Calipers to check.

My exh was a fitness model. I learnt a lot.

Obviously the more you work them hard, the better look you will get, but to really get them to pop you do have to have pretty low bf. This is why bodybuilders really dehydrate before shows. So their skin is almost paper thin and shows every muscle.

Start looking at core exercises and using a ball. Find a routine that focuses on all 4 ab muscle sets. Do them every other day till it kills. See how they build. If you're really going for it, make sure you get enough protien to repair and build the muscles. Give a month and check your results. You can feel them. You can tell with your hands how good they are, under any fat you're holding there.

If they are good and there, but you can't see them. That's body fat.

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overmydeadbody · 17/11/2017 10:36

Thanks the emmadilema that is really helpful

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Isadora2007 · 17/11/2017 10:35

This is my 8 year old. She does 13 hours a week of gymnastics training. She is also pre pubescent so has a very very low body fat percentage. I’m not sure that’s entirely possible in an adult woman... or even desirable?
Serious weight training could be an answer- they often have low body fat and definite six packs!