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I was wondering if someone of an average weight could see noticeable ab results by doing standard crunches for a few months ( or some extended period of time) I would think it would give the stomach more definition and a "pulled in" type of look.. Right?? Like would make the stomach look tighter?
Could you make your abs stronger, more powerful, with increased endurance and trunk support? Absolutely.
Can you have more "definition"? Only if you already have low enough body fat to see the abdominal muscles.
This. Having strong ab muscles doesn't equal having a shredded six pack. The only way to have defined abs is basically to be under 10% body fat (for a male). If you want a washboard stomach you are better doing minimal ab exercises and just working on diet and some cardio
This. Having strong ab muscles doesn't equal having a shredded six pack. The only way to have defined abs is basically to be under 10% body fat (for a male). If you want a washboard stomach you are better doing minimal ab exercises and just working on diet and some cardio
Actually I'm female.. I am personally not really wanting a washboard stomach.. Just a flatter/tighter look. I guess time will tell, but I'm just wondering if doing ab work will help flatten the stomach a bit, is all. Not looking for huge, drastic improvement, but just want a flatter look. I know diet is important but doesn't strengthening the abs pull in the stomach a little, so it appears flatter than if there was less muscle tone?? I have been using ankle weights to tone my legs and bum and they've definitely gotten tighter and have a different look, so I'm assuming that will happen with the abs too. Again.. Not expecting a drastic change.
Actually I'm female.. I am personally not really wanting a washboard stomach.. Just a flatter/tighter look. I guess time will tell, but I'm just wondering if doing ab work will help flatten the stomach a bit, is all. Not looking for huge, drastic improvement, but just want a flatter look. I know diet is important but doesn't strengthening the abs pull in the stomach a little, so it appears flatter than if there was less muscle tone?? I have been using ankle weights to tone my legs and bum and they've definitely gotten tighter and have a different look, so I'm assuming that will happen with the abs too. Again.. Not expecting a drastic change.
Doing ab workouts wont hurt...and actually doing the right ones is very good for you long term because strengthening your core will alleviate and prevent lower back pain.
As for aesthetics it might help a little but ab muscles are buried under a lot of fat even on a person of healthy weight. Beyond fat you also have to deal with water retention which can be a bigger issue with females then males but it is an issue with everyone and diet can increase water retention and bloating also. So go for it and see what kind of results you get
Actually I'm female.. I am personally not really wanting a washboard stomach.. Just a flatter/tighter look. I guess time will tell, but I'm just wondering if doing ab work will help flatten the stomach a bit, is all. Not looking for huge, drastic improvement, but just want a flatter look.
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Originally Posted by ryanms3030
As for aesthetics it might help a lttle . . .
Strong ab muscles are good for your well-being, fitness, avoiding back pain, etc. Strong abs can also help keep the midsection pulled in some, and that can produce a flatter look. This may be noticeable if you are trim. It won't be apparent if it's hidden under a lot of fat, though.
Strong ab muscles are good for your well-being, fitness, avoiding back pain, etc. Strong abs can also help keep the midsection pulled in some, and that can produce a flatter look. This may be noticeable if you are trim. It won't be apparent if it's hidden under a lot of fat, though.
Does an average weight really qualify as "a lot" of fat? Geez. My stomachs not that bad lol
I was making a general observation, not trying to guess how trim you are. Hard to say about "average." Different people have different ideas what that means, and the effects of exercise on looks, build, etc., will vary from person to person.
If you're reasonably trim, you're likely to see the midsection pulled in some if the abs are strong, so you have a slimmer appearance than you'd have with the abs out of condition.
Considering that something like 60% of adults are overweight, average would be a lot of fat.
Exactly. Reps to you, sir. I don't even know what "of an average weight" is supposed to mean. Weight only tells us a very little bit of the whole picture.
Last edited by hooligan; 09-20-2016 at 08:15 AM..
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