Buddha Belly / Gorilla Gut. How does one get rid of it?

[OdinsOtherSon]

Great thread guys. I deal with "Buddha syndrome" myself. Bodyfat isn't ideal but nowhere near the OPs %. The whole dissented, bloated, round belly is very frustrating. BBrian, I've also noticed the pro BBs who seem to have this too yet have a low BF%. Been a mystery to me but this thread has definitely shed some light on the issue and given us all some great plans of attack to help alleviate this annoying condition. Thanks TJ and BBrian for the words of wisdom! I'm sick of dealing with this and not having any real answers as to what the whole round belly issue is or how to deal with it so I'm stoked to have run across this thread.

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[Java Man]

Great thread guys. I deal with "Buddha syndrome" myself. Bodyfat isn't ideal but nowhere near the OPs %. The whole dissented, bloated, round belly is very frustrating. BBrian, I've also noticed the pro BBs who seem to have this too yet have a low BF%. Been a mystery to me but this thread has definitely shed some light on the issue and given us all some great plans of attack to help alleviate this annoying condition. Thanks TJ and BBrian for the words of wisdom! I'm sick of dealing with this and not having any real answers as to what the whole round belly issue is or how to deal with it so I'm stoked to have run across this thread.

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In discussing this with some female BB's who have had a few children and then got their abs back into contest shape very quickly I am convinced I have loose fascia. I need to do the "Post childbirth" ab workout Try it!

[THE HOGG]

In discussing this with some female BB's who have had a few children and then got their abs back into contest shape very quickly I am convinced I have loose fascia. I need to do the "Post childbirth" ab workout Try it!

What is the post childbirth ab workout??

[Synergy1]

What is the post childbirth ab workout??

I have no idea, but it sounds interesting. ^

[Java Man]

What is the post childbirth ab workout??

Work abs every day. Finish out whatever your routine its for the day and then hit abs.
1. Crunches to failure. I prefer deep decline for these. I feel it much more intensely.
2. Stiff leg raises. If you can't do stiff yet , bend knees slightly until you can do these. Only bend a much us needed in order to perform the movement. Don't cheat yourself. Soon you won't need to bend knees anymore.
3. I like doing cable crunches by holding the handle or rope tight to my chest. You can lower the center by moving the position of the handle or rope down. Hit different areas that way. Rope grip just feels better.
4. Cybex or equivalent oblique machine.
5. Hang upside down from cable crossover rack and perform controlled crunches.this probably won't be possible until you'v tightened up from doing the above.
6. Electro stimulation belt. Wear it every day, all day. Let abs rest at night ie don't wear the stimulator to bed.


In 6 weeks you should be tightened up and showing... And I don't mean showing like yer 5 mos. Pregnant!