HI!
How are you guys?

Feel free to answer that question before answering the next one .

Anyway, I have been working out almost everyday for the last few months! I have been doing pretty well too, in my opinion. At first it was a struggle, and still can be a struggle, but I am improving and it's all I ask for....

In December of 2015 I was 135 lbs. It is very difficult for me to gain weight and I have a very thin frame. However, as of two days ago I am 150 lbs!!! Woo woo!
Everyone keeps telling me that they notice that I am getting bigger, but I don't really notice at all.. but whatever!

The question: What workouts do you do for abs at the gym? To be honest, I NEVER workout my stomach. It's the one thing I don't work out.

I workout my back on day 1, shoulders on day 2, legs on day 3, arms on day 4, and chest on day 5. I dont have any ab workouts integrated at all. The more I eat the more flabby my stomach is starting to get too. So, I want to make sure I start to workout my abs before I start to gain weight.

I might sound stupid, but bare with me. I am still learning!!!

So, can anyone help me ????

Hi

Many people have different opinions regarding abs.

- Every day
- Work them out as hard as other muscles
- Don't do them at all
- Diet will get you abs

See what works for yourself.

I prefer to use a normal flat bench and whenever I am doing my last set of current muscle group, I lay on the bench in between sets, lift my legs up 90 degrees and crunch the shit out of them.

Results: Not that good, but I don't care about abs that much.

2 years ago I weighed 130lbs, then started training and currently at ~170lbs. Very pleased with the progress. Your 15lbs is alot. Did you change your diet as well?

When you see yourself every day in the mirror, it's hard to notice gains. Take pictures for yourself in the mirror and make sure to place one hand on the hip every once in awhile, SerialJ0e can give you tips

Hi .

I had to completely revamp my diet. I was eating a lot, but a lot of the wrong things. I have upped my protein consumption greatly... and have steered away from eating as much garbage all the time. I was usually a healthy eater to be honest, but now I am making sure I get enough protein too .

I cant lift my legs 90 degrees. I guess thats something I need to work on too. I am not flexible AT ALL. I mean, I legit cant even touch my toes..... it's sad .

I guess I will either have to try either integrating in with my workouts. Something has to happen! I can't even fit in my jeans anymore!!!!!
My size 28 waist has become a 30 .

WOW @ being 170 lbs!! That's amazing!! I really am hoping to be there one day!!!

This post was edited by Hassan on Apr 22 2016 02:27pm

Doing 1 muscle group per week isn't optimal as a natty and inexperienced lifter. To answer your question, I just do 3 sets of heavy weighted ab crunches for 10-15 reps, 2-3x a week. It's lazy as fuck, but I have some ab definition from it despite eating shite

I squat and deadlift a lot so I'll throw in like 1 ab exercise, few sets, high reps at the end of my workout. That's all.
Even if I don't target abs, they still feel worked at the end of the day / next day.

i just started doing planks today... i already have abs i'm just looking for a little more definition

i always had abs, but i started doing them every second day about a year ago and they are really popping out now... also obliques are more noticable
depends if you want thicker abs or not
everyone has abs... but if you work on it you can see them at a higher bodyfat


also go heavy and high reps like other muscles... unless you want to sit in the gym doing fking 500 crunches

So, what do you suggest I do instead of 1x muscle group??
I just follow a workout I found online a few months ago

I'll take all the help I can get

Either full body 3x a week + some accessory work on off days, or any workout that hits the main muscle groups 2 or 3 times a week eg. upper/lower. Specific workouts I don't know, I've never followed any, I just do my own thing...but other people on here will know more

depends entirely on your schedule lol
i like 4 days on then 1 off...
first day -- chest shoulders
second day -- legs (light weight high reps)
third day -- back and arms
fourth day -- legs (heavy)
day off
...repeat
i do abs every 2-3 days
hit legs often and everything else every 5 days
cardio 30 mins 2-3 times a week


This post was edited by rsm on Apr 22 2016 05:53pm