Targeting the abdominals

**eckstg** · 03-05-2008, 01:29 AM

Hi, I would like to start working on my abdominals at home right after using the treadmill instead of working them at gym to possibly work them better.

Is there a machine or peice of equipment that isolates them perfectly I could purchase?Or in your opinions whats the best way to work your abdominals if not using a machine or peice of equipment?

Only equipment i have at home for exercising or lifting is a treadmill, a bar, and few plate weights.

Any help would be very appreciated!Thxs!

**Garnelek** · 03-05-2008, 06:50 AM

I don't think u need anything more than normall crunches but u can try increasing the range of motion by doing abs on a decline bench...3/4 sets of 20reps

**goose** · 03-05-2008, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Garnelek

I don't think u need anything more than normall crunches but u can try increasing the range of motion by doing abs on a decline bench...3/4 sets of 20reps

I agree,add cardio and thats a great combo.All about getting sub 10% BF to start to see amazing abs,so key is low body fat...

**soulstealer** · 03-05-2008, 09:54 AM

If your not doing heavy deadlifts bro... start they make your abs like steel...

**M302_Imola** · 03-05-2008, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by soulstealer

If your not doing heavy deadlifts bro... start they make your abs like steel...

agree

**Slaiv** · 03-09-2008, 10:50 PM

oh god i hate asking questions like this considering what i know but....

what are "deadlifts" ?

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-09-2008, 10:58 PM

situps, crunches, reverse crunches, left/right crunches , leg levers, flutter kicks, atomic situps

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-09-2008, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by Slaiv

oh god i hate asking questions like this considering what i know but....

what are "deadlifts" ?

http://stronglifts.com/how-to-deadli...per-technique/

**Slaiv** · 03-09-2008, 11:27 PM

and deadlifts help build strong abs!?!

**hauss man** · 03-10-2008, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by Slaiv

and deadlifts help build strong abs!?!

strong abs help build a strong deadlift

**Ronnie Rowland** · 03-10-2008, 05:03 AM

deadlifts are good and Bigger Abs

**Slaiv** · 03-10-2008, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by hauss man

strong abs help build a strong deadlift

and would this also apply vice versa or just the way you mentioned it?

**hauss man** · 03-10-2008, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Slaiv

and would this also apply vice versa or just the way you mentioned it?

if you want strong abs, i wouldn't rely on deadlifts

**lotaquestions** · 03-10-2008, 12:54 PM

i like using a exercise ball. as well as using sitting twist using a ball bat or broom stick etc. obliques are what make a good set of abs

**intensityfreak** · 03-10-2008, 01:04 PM

since were talking about deadlifts can they be used to bulk the back also?

**soulstealer** · 03-10-2008, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by intensityfreak

since were talking about deadlifts can they be used to bulk the back also?

Deadlifts are amazing bro I cant believe what I'm hearing they will increase core strength exponentially... Stronger lower back/glutes/hammies/quads/calves/forearms and abs... it requires a huge amount of abdominal strength to lift 500lbs and thats a hell of alot more stress on your core then a situp....

**xlxBigSexyxlx** · 03-10-2008, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by soulstealer

Deadlifts are amazing bro I cant believe what I'm hearing they will increase core strength exponentially... Stronger lower back/glutes/hammies/quads/calves/forearms and abs... it requires a huge amount of abdominal strength to lift 500lbs and thats a hell of alot more stress on your core then a situp....

agree 100 million %

***perfectbeast2001*** · 03-10-2008, 04:45 PM

get a chiining bar (or hang off something high up) and do straight leg raises. Other than that stick to sit up variations. I also like the medicine ball for boxing style ab work.

**Slaiv** · 03-10-2008, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by hauss man

if you want strong abs, i wouldn't rely on deadlifts

Originally Posted by soulstealer

Deadlifts are amazing bro I cant believe what I'm hearing they will increase core strength exponentially... Stronger lower back/glutes/hammies/quads/calves/forearms and abs... it requires a huge amount of abdominal strength to lift 500lbs and thats a hell of alot more stress on your core then a situp....

im sooo confused

**hauss man** · 03-23-2008, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by Slaiv

im sooo confused

think about it, directly targeting the abdominals is going to have a greater effect then performing a compound movement. the deadlift does work your abs, but if your really trying to strengthen them, then assistance work that really targets them will bring up your weak abs.

**DRAMACYDAL** · 03-24-2008, 12:20 PM

why dont u get yourself some medicine balls
i do crunches with a 14 - 18 lb medecine ball at the end of my legs,like balanceing it inbetween and its my favorite ab workout

**los951co** · 03-24-2008, 07:25 PM

oooooook

**MFT81** · 03-25-2008, 09:24 AM

If you guys want a great exercise for core and deadlift strenght try doing zercher squats. I like to wrap a towel around the bar so the knurling dosent rip off my flesh.