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firemansam Posts: 147 Joined: 2004/08/20	2004/08/24, 01:28 AM gday all, i keep reading that for ab workouts to be effective there needs to be weights involved also there is an input weight section on the abs workout routine ive always just done straight exercise so i was just wondering how i use weights in exercises for abs like crunches? Also this will sounds dumb but i am dumb so thats ok where you input your actual reps is this talking amount of sets you did of the target reps or actual reps?
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/08/24, 09:38 AM When I do crunches, I'll lay a 25lb plate on my chest... for some of the other types of ab exercises you can use ankle weights (for seated leg tucks) As for the input of reps... put in the amount of reps you do for that set.. if your target is 12 and you did 12, dandy, but put in the actual amount of complete reps you do... I don't believe you can round up on rep not completed!:big_smile: And there is no such thing as a dumb question... t -------------- Tim I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
fsdsk Posts: 959 Joined: 2003/11/30	2004/08/24, 10:22 AM I use dumbells. For crunches keep it pretty close to your neck not too close thought :) For seated tucks, keep the dumbells between your feel. 25# Tim, I'm impressed!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/08/24, 11:07 AM Thanks...! I was doing about 75lbs before, but the plates were sliding about and throwing off the form... so, I dropped all weight, started with nothing and do the 25's... I'll likely stick with that as it's easier to control... t -------------- Tim I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
	2004/08/24, 11:09 AM Tim, you can just hold 2-50 lb dumbells on your chest....1 in each hand. No sliding or balancing at all. -------------- Dances with Buffalos Charlie
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/08/24, 11:28 AM Thanks, Charlie! May give that a whirl... t -------------- Tim I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/08/24, 02:05 PM If you have access to cables, weighted crunches are ideal. For lower abs, try putting a small dumbbell(doesn't take much) between your feet and do lying leg raises. These kill! -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
	2004/08/24, 02:29 PM Tim you do realize I was kidding about the twin 50's. I use a 25 lb plate or 35 lb dumbell. If you wanna cry, read BB1's log on cable crunches. -------------- Dances with Buffalos Charlie
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/08/24, 02:39 PM Yup... guess I should have used one of those little happy face guys.. haha... I could only imagine the bruising from two 50lb DB's... t -------------- Tim I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
firemansam Posts: 147 Joined: 2004/08/20	2004/08/25, 01:43 AM thanks for the help much appreciated
firemansam Posts: 147 Joined: 2004/08/20	2004/08/25, 05:35 AM how about for exercises like seated twists though?