visible abs

Inspector Coptoor

It's getting close to summer season again and there;s been a noticeable change in peoples attitudes to getting lean and to get those abs showing.

[IMG]file:///C:/Users/LIAMHE%7E1/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png[/IMG]In keeping with the current trend, I have a couple of questions for ye on the topic:

1.How important are visible abs to you at the moment?

2. If they are important, why?

3. what are you doing to enhance their visibility?

(no mention of the phrases "starting strength", "spot reduction of fat", "abs are made in the kitchen" or the classic "turn fat into msucle" would be nice.

Hanley

Liam Henners257 wrote: »

It's getting close to summer season again and there;s been a noticeable change in peoples attitudes to getting lean and to get those abs showing.

Your first mistake is thinking abzz only matter in the summer. If you look hard enough, there’ll always be a reason to take your top off and show everyone your 8 pack.

[IMG]file:///C:/Users/LIAMHE%7E1/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.png[/IMG]

In keeping with the current trend, I have a couple of questions for ye on the topic:

1.How important are visible abs to you at the moment?

How important is breathing?

2. If they are important, why?

Because they’re my reward for training harder and eating better. Plus they look f*cking cool and make G86 drool. Plus abs = lower body fat and weight, higher conditioning and the potential to fight shorter guys, which is good because I’m basically a stump limbed midget.

3. what are you doing to enhance their visibility?

Permanent marker and a steady hand.

(no mention of the phrases "starting strength", "spot reduction of fat", "abs are made in the ]kitchen" or the classic "turn fat into msucle" would be nice.

By quoting it, does it count as mentioning it?!?

Zamboni

It's nice to have it but it's not massively important.
I have them now but sacrificed a fair bit of muscle to get them so kind of working on reclaiming that precious tissue and keeping the fat gain to a minimum.
And if that doesn't work, grab a marker like Hanley

Doug Cartel

Liam Henners257 wrote: »

1.How important are visible abs to you at the moment?

Moderately important.

2. If they are important, why?

With the economy the way it is, rock-hard abs are all I've got.

3. what are you doing to enhance their visibility?

I'm going to start taking my shirt off more in public.

deadlybuzzman

1. at this time of year not really, more so as we get into summer
2. Vanity/keeps my belly in check after gorging in winter
3. Ill be cutting off the bottom half of my t shirts....just under the nipple line!

Remmy

Well I'd credit much of my abdominal definition to a gallon of milk a day and starting stren.. oh wait..

boomtown84

Hanley wrote: »

Hanley,is that you on the right with the...........................................red hair?

you must ask yourself: do women even want to see the abzzzz after they see the ginge?:D

Transform

visable abs are important to some and a nice measure of body fat changes but I dont think they are very impressive if you are 6ft1in guy and weigh 11.5stone.

Keep lifting heavy stuff, do metcons and eat well to get you there

Hanley

boomtown84 wrote: »

Hanley,is that you on the right with the...........................................red hair?

you must ask yourself: do women even want to see the abzzzz after they see the ginge?:D

1) You can't see the colour of my hair in that pic
2) Your mum doesn't mind anyway...

Magic Eight Ball

Do I have visible abs? Yes, and pretty impressive obliques while we're on the subject. :pac:
They were important once upon a time but not anymore. I don't really do anything to enhance their visibility these days, I just eat clean 90% of the time.

Abs are overrated IMO. The only people they seem to impress (outside of other blokes in the gym) are 16 year old Justin Bieber fans & shallow women.

TommyKnocker

Hanley wrote: »

Liam Henners257 wrote: »

3. what are you doing to enhance their visibility?

Permanent marker and a steady hand.

Just to give an idea of what I think Hanely means. Aimed at the ladies but should work for guys too. Just obviously don't add in the cleavage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijgfBwq_vkM

:D:D

ferike1

1) Always important
2) Bruce lee had really visible abs and he was a legend!
3) Getting shredded diet, working my up to these kind of exercises (the straight levers for example) + dragonflags

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfsTKfUT-RQ

grimloch

Magic Eight Ball wrote: »

Abs are overrated IMO. The only people they seem to impress (outside of other blokes in the gym) are 16 year old Justin Bieber fans & shallow women.

I am okay with this

ferike1

grimloch wrote: »

I am okay with this

Especially if they are hot.

G86

Hanley wrote: »

Plus they look f*cking cool and make G86 drool.

Only as part of an overall package. Abs on their own just don't cut it.

boomtown84 wrote: »

you must ask yourself: do women even want to see the abzzzz after they see the ginge?:D

Yes.

boomtown84

Tommyknocker that's class!..."i'm gonna leave mine like that because i don't like to be too intimidating"...brilliant!

Hanley not only does my mum not mind but she has been a pioneer in raising awareness about gingervitis. for example, did you know:


- 324904 kids are born with Gingervitis a year.

- 10% of kids born with Gingervitis commit suicide by age 16.

- 30% of those infected with Gingervitis live healthy, productive, long lives.

- 20% of those infected with Gingervitis feel great self hatred, and attempt to bite others in hopes they will spread Gingervitis.

- 80% of Ginger Kids are totally unaware they are soulless.

- 20% of those infected with Gingervitis, know they don’t have souls and pursue a life devoted to Satanism, Paganism, and/or Politics.

- 95% of those infected with Gingervitis believe they are ugly contagious beasts, resulting in an extreme fear of such common things as:

Trying on clothes in public dressing rooms
Sharing food
Intercourse
Sharing blood
Kissing the opposite sex.
Having Friends

Common statistics:
- 15% of all people in the US are bitten by a child with Gingervitis.

- 12% of those bitten don't know the proper steps to take after being bitten.

- 63% of those people bitten require years of trauma counseling.

- 80% of all people in the US are unaware that kids with Gingervitis have no souls.

- 20% of all people in the US are aware that those with Gingervitis lack souls, and persecute them due to this.

- 55% of people aware of gingervitis believe it is similar to AIDS.


Ok i'm sorry it's friday and i'm giddy and the south park ep is fresh in my mind.....i'm off out.

King of Kings

did one guy pose this question so his pal gets an excuse to load a photo...?

there has gotta be easier ways to say "I have visible abs"

COH

Whats an abs?

ferike1

I suppose though if you didn't want to diet hard you could get abdominal etching. Visible abs via $$$

G86

King of Kings wrote: »

did one guy pose this question so his pal gets an excuse to load a photo...?

there has gotta be easier ways to say "I have visible abs"

Relax your wee cotton socks. It's tongue in cheek.

ferike1

G86 wrote: »

Relax your wee cotton socks. It's tongue in cheek.

Ha speak for yourself. I want everyone to see my abs

Da Za

I think they're of huge significance. So significant that I only have one......Aichs Ab!!!!

Da Za

COH wrote: »

Whats an abs?

Abzzz

themandan6611

I have a beer belly :mad:

Remmy

themandan6611 wrote: »

I have a power belly

.

Lornen

ferike1 wrote: »

1) Always important
2) Bruce lee had really visible abs and he was a legend!
3) Getting shredded diet, working my up to these kind of exercises (the straight levers for example) + dragonflags

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfsTKfUT-RQ

I just watched like ten of that Hannibal guys videos..

If I could be any man on the planet, I'd be that tank.

Desire.

I'm just wondering what are the best exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles?

I know a six-pack is made in the kitchen, and I am working on that side of things at the moment; however, I would also like to start building up my abs more. I don't have access to weights or anything, I am looking for simple bodyweight exercises that can be done at home.

ferike1 wrote: »

3) Getting shredded diet, working my up to these kind of exercises (the straight levers for example) + dragonflags

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfsTKfUT-RQ

What a tank! :eek:

Kev M

King of Kings wrote: »

did one guy pose this question so his pal gets an excuse to load a photo...?

there has gotta be easier ways to say "I have visible abs"

Hater

ferike1

Lornen wrote: »

I just watched like ten of that Hannibal guys videos..

If I could be any man on the planet, I'd be that tank.

Absolute beast. Most of the bartendaz are though. Inspiring stuff. Funny enough you can see his abs just fine :P

Feeling like an absolute beginner but the vids are motivation!

SanoVitae

Has Hannibal ever done any leg training videos?

I'm curious because the suggestion is that he has built his amazing upper body using only bodyweight exercises.

Does he use any bodyweight exercises for his legs I wonder or does he even train legs at all?

Edwardius

SanoVitae wrote: »

Has Hannibal ever done any leg training videos?

I'm curious because the suggestion is that he has built his amazing upper body using only bodyweight exercises.

Does he use any bodyweight exercises for his legs I wonder or does he even train legs at all?

I'll see if I can dig this up but I've a suspicion that he knows his way around a barbell.

SanoVitae

Dead Ed wrote: »

I'll see if I can dig this up but I've a suspicion that he knows his way around a barbell.

I'd imagine so too when it comes to upper body exercises - just wonder if he squats and deadlifts.

For example, I haven't seen him do one-legged pistons. Not hating on the guy at all - he's absolutely amazing - just curious.

Edwardius

SanoVitae wrote: »

I'd imagine so too when it comes to upper body exercises - just wonder if he squats and deadlifts.

For example, I haven't seen him do one-legged pistons. Not hating on the guy at all - he's absolutely amazing - just curious.

Damnit, all I could find was that one of his colleagues was benchin 315lbs at 153, nothing about squats. I could've sworn I'd read something about that guy's squats and deads.

King of Kings

Kev M wrote: »

Hater

I've bigger more important things to hate - call it bemusement

Dathai

ferike1 wrote: »

1) Always important
2) Bruce lee had really visible abs and he was a legend!
3) Getting shredded diet, working my up to these kind of exercises (the straight levers for example) + dragonflags

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfsTKfUT-RQ

That guy's got some serious strength. But he needs new jeans, those are far too short on him.

Hanley

King of Kings wrote: »

did one guy pose this question so his pal gets an excuse to load a photo...?

there has gotta be easier ways to say "I have visible abs"

I need a reason to post pictures of my abzz?!?

King of Kings

Hanley wrote: »

I need a reason to post pictures of my abzz?!?

i wouldn't have thought so - but with only a 9 min delay between the two of your posts - i would be naive to think you weren't in cahoots.

Hanley

King of Kings wrote: »

i wouldn't have thought so - but with only a 9 min delay between the two of your posts - i would be naive to think you weren't in cahoots.

It would be cynical to think we are. And you sir, are a cynic.

Hanley

King of Kings wrote: »

i wouldn't have thought so - but with only a 9 min delay between the two of your posts - i would be naive to think you weren't in cahoots.

Hanley wrote: »

It would be cynical to think we are. And you sir, are a cynic.

Oh noooooozz. There was only 7 minutes in between are posts. People are totally gonna think we're in cahoots with you setting me up so I can show off my witty come backs

d'Oracle

1. Not in the slightest.
2. .......
3. I'm not spot reducing fat into muscle in the kitchen and doing starting strength.

Inspector Coptoor

King of Kings wrote: »

i wouldn't have thought so - but with only a 9 min delay between the two of your posts - i would be naive to think you weren't in cahoots.

Hanley is an internet whore, this meant he was online and saw the thread and posted.
He had already posted the picture in his log and been tagged in said photo on facebook so what was the harm on it being in one more place!

I just wanted to see what people would write.
one or two posts worth reading.

Mickk

Yea but that Hannibal dude is wearing gloves, what a pussy

itsallaboutheL

Mickk wrote: »

Yea but that Hannibal dude is wearing gloves, what a pussy

I don't know of any pussies that wear gloves.

There is this chap



But he's more into footwear.

Desire.

Mickk wrote: »

Yea but that Hannibal dude is wearing gloves, what a pussy

Yeah, what a slap. :rolleyes:

Mellor

Hanley wrote: »

I can't help but wonder if you were late and were only getting the Gi on, or if you were taking it off for the pic

g'em