Turtle shell phobia!

**guitarzan** · 08-05-2018, 03:03 AM

I'm along way from seeing my abs, but plan to be there by summer. I've always had a fear of working abs, mainly cause I cant see them, and dont wont to build them only to push my gut out farther. But as I get closer to seeing them, I fear I may have the genetics to have the turtle shell look. I hate the way abs look when they protrude out as much as ones chest does. I would rather have a flat stomach with no visible abs. Are my concerns legit?

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**guitarzan** · 08-05-2018, 03:04 AM

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How do keep from looking like the guy on the left? Notice how you cant see the guy on the right lower abs, I would be fine with that

**guitarzan** · 08-05-2018, 03:08 AM

I do work them very lightly, just to help with core strength for my back

**cousinmuscles** · 08-05-2018, 05:52 AM

Don't take immense amounts of gear combined with immense amounts of GH combined with immense volume of food...

Those aren't huge an muscles those are big organs pushing from the inside. There was a great video by Dave palumbo on his YouTube channel on this. When you eat humongous amounts of food continuously your stomach muscles (in the inside) never get to stop so they grow. The solution to this was fasting and not using gear.

Work your abs man need strong abs, otherwise you'll have back issues due to the imbalance.

**guitarzan** · 08-05-2018, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by cousinmuscles

Don't take immense amounts of gear combined with immense amounts of GH combined with immense volume of food...

Those aren't huge an muscles those are big organs pushing from the inside. There was a great video by Dave palumbo on his YouTube channel on this. When you eat humongous amounts of food continuously your stomach muscles (in the inside) never get to stop so they grow. The solution to this was fasting and not using gear.

Work your abs man need strong abs, otherwise you'll have back issues due to the imbalance.

Imbalance, I dont work lower back either...lol
I'm sure building large abs is not that easy anyway. Me saying this is probably like people saying they dont weight train because they dont want to look like Arnold. Like it's that easy lol

**cousinmuscles** · 08-05-2018, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by guitarzan

Imbalance, I dont work lower back either...lol
I'm sure building large abs is not that easy anyway. Me saying this is probably like people saying they dont weight train because they dont want to look like Arnold. Like it's that easy lol

Yep, and you can't even train abs with heavy weight, wrong muscle fiber makeup, you do them high reps anyway.

**guitarzan** · 08-05-2018, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by cousinmuscles

Yep, and you can't even train abs with heavy weight, wrong muscle fiber makeup, you do them high reps anyway.

I plan to start working my lower back, very lightly, so I'll start working abs too. I will go very easy, I'm still gun shy from my back injuries (herniated disc). I plan to do some straight leg deadlifts, bar only to start

**Capebuffalo** · 08-05-2018, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by guitarzan

I plan to start working my lower back, very lightly, so I'll start working abs too. I will go very easy, I'm still gun shy from my back injuries (herniated disc). I plan to do some straight leg deadlifts, bar only to start

I gotta start working them both also. Going to start tomorrow.

**guitarzan** · 08-05-2018, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by Capebuffalo

I gotta start working them both also. Going to start tomorrow.

Legs for me tomorrow, probably a good day to work them in

**Quester** · 08-05-2018, 09:38 AM

G,
I had a herniated disc in my lower back that had been bothering me for the last 5 years. Orthopedics, MRIs and just a bunch of bad options. A few months ago I walked in a chiro's office. He did adjustments and it was just ok. We talked about Decompression. I went twice a week for two months, then it was once a week then once every few weeks. Now I get a regular adjustment every 6 weeks. My back hasn't been this good in ten-15 years. I didn't realize how irregular it was to be in pain.
Decompression is a special technique where you are strapped in and gently stretched then iced (to avoid inflammation). You may be able to shop for a chiro in your area that does the procedure. If your interested, PM me to verify your interested and I'll talk to my chiro about how to find a provider.
Also, the turtle thing: I think it's GH + food. One of the indications for GH use is short bowel syndrome.

**cousinmuscles** · 08-05-2018, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by Quester

G,
I had a herniated disc in my lower back that had been bothering me for the last 5 years. Orthopedics, MRIs and just a bunch of bad options. A few months ago I walked in a chiro's office. He did adjustments and it was just ok. We talked about Decompression. I went twice a week for two months, then it was once a week then once every few weeks. Now I get a regular adjustment every 6 weeks. My back hasn't been this good in ten-15 years. I didn't realize how irregular it was to be in pain.
Decompression is a special technique where you are strapped in and gently stretched then iced (to avoid inflammation). You may be able to shop for a chiro in your area that does the procedure. If your interested, PM me to verify your interested and I'll talk to my chiro about how to find a provider.
Also, the turtle thing: I think it's GH + food. One of the indications for GH use is short bowel syndrome.

Sent you a PM! I'll need this as prehab

**Quester** · 08-05-2018, 10:23 AM

Cuz,
I'll PM you when I get the info together and posted in the Rehab section.

**HoldMyBeer** · 08-05-2018, 12:34 PM

What cousins said, I thought that was "hgh gut"

**guitarzan** · 08-05-2018, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by Quester

Cuz,
I'll PM you when I get the info together and posted in the Rehab section.

Send to me as well.

**Obs** · 08-05-2018, 02:15 PM

Not buying this thread...
You are just throwing out bait to talk to your man Elvishk

**Couchlockd** · 08-05-2018, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by Obs

Not buying this thread...
You are just throwing out bait to talk to your man Elvishk

Lol
Elvishk

**kelkel** · 08-05-2018, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by Obs

Not buying this thread...
You are just throwing out bait to talk to your man Elvishk

Chumming?

**Obs** · 08-05-2018, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by Couchlockd

Lol
Elvishk

Ooooh, sexy bull muscle gut belly turtle man stallion, me rub! Look just like this!

Lmao!

Everything that guy says is about big gut fetish. The funny part is his asian way of making it sound like a porn video header, every time

**Capebuffalo** · 08-06-2018, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by Obs

Ooooh, sexy bull muscle gut belly turtle man stallion, me rub! Look just like this!

Lmao!

Everything that guy says is about big gut fetish. The funny part is his asian way of making it sound like a porn video header, every time

You ever make love turtle on back? Only way him not escape. Love turtle long time.