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Category Archives: Abdominal Muscles
Best way to check body fat?
One of the best ways to measure the success of your fitness routine is to periodically test your body fat percentage to see if you’re making progress. In the past there were only three basic ways to accomplish … Continue reading
Get ripped abs now
Q: I’m in decent shape but have always carried most of my weight around my waistline. A guy at the gym told me that there is no sense working my abs because reducing body fat in one area at … Continue reading
Are you physically unfit?
I’ve been a fitness fanatic ever since I could remember. By the time I was 12 years old I’d spend every free minute I could get in my basement lifting plastic-coated concrete weights with the hopes of getting a little … Continue reading
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How often can I work my abs?
Chris: I’ve often heard that abdominals can be worked more often than the rest of the body because they are a group of muscles. Is this true? If so how often can I work them? Can they be worked every … Continue reading
Should I use weights to train my abs?
Hi Chris: I belong to Gold’s Gym, and it is sometimes neat to watch others lift weights. It is a great way to gain a variety of ideas when trying to work the different body parts. In doing this, I … Continue reading
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What’s the best way to do crunches?
Chris: I have always had a problem isolating my abs. I can literally do hundreds of crunches without ever feeling as if my stomach had a good workout. Don’t get me wrong, I get tired but I just don’t feel … Continue reading
Should I wait until my waistline is thinner before I start working abs?
Chris: I have some questions concerning my current workout. I have had some success with loosing weight over the past year. I workout 3 times a week with a 40 minute cardio session and then I alternate Chest and arms … Continue reading
Is it genetically impossible for me to get abs?
Chris: I am a 32 year old female. I’ve been an athlete most of my life. I played field hockey and basketball in high school and college. I consider myself to be in pretty good shape. I lift weights and … Continue reading
How do I get rid of my love handles?
Dear Chris: I have been lifting for 10 years and I am in good shape. This year I decided to try to get into the best shape of my life. I’ll be turning 35 in July and believe that I … Continue reading
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Pre and Post Workout Meals
Dear Chris: I love your new format! I am a fifty six year old mother of three who has been weight training (on and off) for five years. My goal, which I have yet to achieve, is to look like … Continue reading