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Looking for best way to build upper body, including abs. Post #1 (permalink)
Feb. 04/09, 07:21 PM
veeeight
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Looking for best way to build upper body, including abs.
I'm 18 years old, and I've always played sports, but I've never had the upper-body strength I wish I had. Abs are quite important to me- I'd like to have a better defined six pack(hardly visible now).For the last two months, this is what I was up to:
(in order)
-Drink some water
-20-30 pushups
-30 crunches
-Lay on back, swings hips to ground and back up. 10-12 reps on each side(saw this in a runners core strength thing)
-Lay on back, hold myself up on an angle with one leg at a right angle, and the other pointing out, with my body straight, and only shoulders and leg touching.(also from the core-strength thing. I hold it for about 30s, for 4 times total, switching legs)
-10-15 more pushups
-20-30 more crunches
-Drink a bunch of water and have a spoonful of peanut butter
I really have no experience with fitness, as I've never even been to a gym(and don't want to start going now, just want to keep things simple at home).
Could some people please suggest how to build on or change my current program, please? I've really just guessing what to do, and I know that there's stuff a lot better to have than only peanut butter.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: I'd really like to be able to do this at home, with not much more than an exercise ball. I do not have weights.
Last edited by veeeight; Feb. 04/09 at 07:40 PM.
Looking for best way to build upper body, including abs. Post #2 (permalink)
The best way to gain strength is by using weights. Squats, deadlift chin ups, bench press etc. You can gain a lot of strength endurance and get in great shape by doing bodyweight stuff, butyou will need to find a place to do pull ups/chin ups. The link i posted will be very helpfull.
BTW ab training wont make your abs show. You have to lose fat.
Looking for best way to build upper body, including abs. Post #3 (permalink)
Feb. 07/09, 08:12 PM
Wilhelm
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 141
I've had massive gains from some certain workouts, but as Wesrman said. they involve weight.
Looking for best way to build upper body, including abs. Post #4 (permalink)
Feb. 10/09, 03:54 PM
seans
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Posts: 29
You need weights if you really want to GAIN size. With body weight workouts your more likely to tone than add any real body mass.
Take Care
Sean
Looking for best way to build upper body, including abs. Post #5 (permalink)
Feb. 10/09, 04:12 PM
seans
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Posts: 29
I forgot to add these are the top 3 Site That Helped Me Reach My Goal Physique Within Weeks. I think these will help you out alot because you seem to have the same goals as me.
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