I challenge you! 6 Pack Abs By June 1st!

I'm joking about fighting. I'm too delicate to fight. Besides, I'm Jewish....we sue ;) :D

I'm 5'8" and weigh about 225-pounds (been a month since weigh-in)....BUT I'm being body-fat measured (by a very qualified person & calipers) at about 11.8% body-fat. In reality, I'm figuring more like 14-15% body-fat, but still..given the weight/height, you can figure out the muscular composition.

I've got the vertical side-lines of my abs nicely in and the tops are just starting to emerge...I think I'm on the cusp of seeing some cuts & definition, so I'm pretty close as is.

I'm in Los Angeles. Tell me where we go from here.

And don't let Derwydon get to ya, she's just upset cause I wouldn't get her a cheese pizza the other night. :D

BikeSwimLaugh that was hilarious!haha The funny thing is there is a guy who trains with us in our jujitsu class and he jewish and an attorney! And when ever we tap him out we always joke that hes gonna sue us!lol :)

Thats pretty low body fat % for your height and weight. Congrats. I think that I could help you get that even lower. Im 5' 9'' and 170lbs with 4.6% body fat from calipers and 6.1% body fat measure from a hydrostatic body fat test. I have experimented with so many routines and nutrition plans and finally designed my own that work amazing. I am publishing the first 15 day nutrition plan and workout plan today on my site and if you like I will copy and post it into this forum as well.

haha aww Derwydon needs her cheese pizza. I personally love hawaiin pineapple with canadian bacon! mmmm :)
 
my experience with trainers (no offense to anyone) is they are almost as bad as architects. You ask the same question to 5 trainers and you get 7 answers.

I'm sure each answer is correct based on that individual trainers experience but you ultimately have to filter out what works for you.

Now everyone kiss and make up.
 
I am publishing the first 15 day nutrition plan and workout plan today on my site and if you like I will copy and post it into this forum as well. :)

Sure, that sounds great....I'd would love to see what you've put together from your experience.

my experience with trainers (no offense to anyone) is they are almost as bad as architects. You ask the same question to 5 trainers and you get 7 answers..

So true!!! And have you noticed how flaky, unreliable and "scewy" with their lives (like a soap opera of sorts)...and like you said, no offense to anyone. All the trainers on this forum are the exception. :D
 
Sure, that sounds great....I'd would love to see what you've put together from your experience.

Part 1

Today is the day! Your 75 day journey to 6 pack abs begins today! I hope that all of you completed the three preliminary tasks that I wrote in the last article. 1. Make and sign your contract. 2. Get a detailed vision of your dream abs and focus on that vision everyday. 3. Tell your friends and family about this and get them involved and get their support.

Okay here we go. This nutrition plan and workout plan is to be followed for 15 days. Every other day I will be posting the next 15 day nutrition plan and workout plan, so be sure to check back for that and any other special tips and tricks that I will be posting to help you on your journey.

Day 1-15 Nutrition Plan: Will consist of 6 meals a day and I will be giving you a variety of meal options to choose from for each meal.

Breakfast: Option 1: 3 eggs (2 whole eggs & 1 egg white), 1/2 cup of oatmeal, handful of blueberries

Option 2: 3 eggs (2 whole eggs & 1 egg white), 1/2 cup of granola with milk, one medium sized banana

Snack #1: Option 1: Protein bar (promax bar or zone bar), 1 apple (preferably braeburn)

Option 2: Protein bar (promax bar or zone bar), 1 low fat yogurt

Lunch: Option 1: Turkey or Roast beef or chicken or tuna sandwich-Whole Wheat bread (preferably with no hydrogenated oil), Low sodium turkey, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mustard. And a mixed greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Snack #2: Option 1: Protein bar (promax or zone bar) and 1 cup of broccoli.

Option 2: Protein bar (promax or zone bar) and 1 cup of cauliflower

Dinner: Option 1: Chicken or Fish or Lean steak or Lean ground beef, 1/2 cup of brown rice, 1 cup of broccoli or asparagus or cauliflower.

Snack #3: Option 1: 1/2 cup of Non-fat cottage cheese

***Make sure you are drinking plenty of water. And black coffee and hot green tea is okay with breakfast and after dinner. No sodas or alcoholic drinks is preferred for best results***

Day 1-15 Workout plan: Will consist of your cardio and ab routine that is to be done every other day of the week. Just add this routine to your regular weight training routine. If you need help making a weight training routine as well just let me know.

Day 1: Cardio: 30 min. of elyptical at low intensity in the morning on an empty stomach

Abs: 3 sets of 25 full sit ups, 3 sets of 15 reverse crunches, 3 sets of 20 bicycle crunches

Day 3: Cardio: 30 min. of treadmill at low intensity jog in the morning on an empty stomach

Abs: 3 sets of 20 sit ups on decline bench, 3 sets of 15 leg lifts, 3 sets of 20 bicycle crunches

Day 5: Cardio: 30 min. of stair stepper at low intensity in the morning on an empty stomach

Abs: 3 sets of 30 floor crunches, 3 sets of 15 reverse crunches, 3 sets of 20 bicycle crunches

Day 7: Cardio: 30 min. of elyptical at low intensity in the morning on an empty stomach

Abs: 3 sets of 25 full sit ups, 3 sets of 40 bicycle crunches

Day 9: Cardio: 30 min. on treadmill at low intensity jog in the morning on an empty stomach

Abs: 3 sets of 25 sit ups, 3 sets of 25 reverse crunches

Day 11: Cardio: 30 min. on stair stepper at low intensity in the morning on an empty stomach

Abs: 2 sets of 35 sit ups, 2 sets of 50 bicycle crunches

Day 13: Cardio: 8 sets of 100 jump ropes

Abs: 3 sets of 10 on ab wheel, 3 sets of 25 floor crunches

Day 15: Cardio: Hitting the punching bag for 5 rounds of 3 min each. Using 12oz to 16oz gloves. Keep a steady pace of combos and foot work.

Abs: 3 sets of 10 on ab wheel, 3 sets of 15 reverse crunches.

There it is! The first 15 days to achieving you 6 pack for summer! Follow the best to your abilities and ask about anything you are un sure of!

Congratulations and Goodluck!
 
I will certainly read over the ab exercises and follow the challenge, but no i wont be following this exact. I have my own diet and my own workout days and running days, though i am also trying to lower bf and get the abs thicker and more defined by summer time, so i will continue to follow along and see if i can learn anything new and include it into my own program.
 
my experience with trainers (no offense to anyone) is they are almost as bad as architects. You ask the same question to 5 trainers and you get 7 answers.

And I suppose if you asked 5 ' non-trainer ' forum members the same question, you may get 14+ answers....so I guess it's all relative.:)

I'm sure each answer is correct based on that individual trainers experience but you ultimately have to filter out what works for you..

True enough.
 
Day 1: Cardio: 30 min. of elyptical at low intensity in the morning on an empty stomach

Day 3: Cardio: 30 min. of treadmill at low intensity jog in the morning on an empty stomach

Day 5: Cardio: 30 min. of stair stepper at low intensity in the morning on an empty stomach

Day 7: Cardio: 30 min. of elyptical at low intensity in the morning on an empty stomach

Day 9: Cardio: 30 min. on treadmill at low intensity jog in the morning on an empty stomach

Day 11: Cardio: 30 min. on stair stepper at low intensity in the morning on an empty stomach

Day 13: Cardio: 8 sets of 100 jump ropes

Day 15: Cardio: Hitting the punching bag for 5 rounds of 3 min each. Using 12oz to 16oz gloves. Keep a steady pace of combos and foot work.

For the benefit of those who may wish to follow your plan...

- What do you mean by " low intensity " exactly - i.e. is there a specific % MHR they should try to stay within ?

- Day 13 & Day 15 : If members aren't adept at jumping rope and or don't have access to a punching bag, 12oz to 16oz gloves...are there substitute routines they can use ?​
 
For the benefit of those who may wish to follow your plan...

- What do you mean by " low intensity " exactly - i.e. is there a specific % MHR they should try to stay within ?

- Day 13 & Day 15 : If members aren't adept at jumping rope and or don't have access to a punching bag, 12oz to 16oz gloves...are there substitute routines they can use ?​

They should try to stay in between 65%-90% of their maximum heart rate. Depending on the individuals fitness level that percentage may vary.

For days 13 and 15 you can jump rope without the rope (shadow jump roping). If you do not have access to a punching bag or gloves then you should shadow box as well. Work foot work and shadow box infront of a mirror if possible.
Also holding 1-2lb weights in your hands for the shadow jump rope and the shadow box will be more beneficial if you do not have access to a jump rope, heavy bag, or gloves.
 
They should try to stay in between 65%-90% of their maximum heart rate. Depending on the individuals fitness level that percentage may vary.

Actually, my question was " What do you mean by " low intensity " exactly "

Are you saying 80% - 90% MHR is considered....." low intensity " ????

Then what % MHR range would you consider as..... ' moderate intensity' ?

Better yet, what % MHR range would you consider as...... ' high intensity' ?


For days 13 and 15 you can jump rope without the rope (shadow jump roping). If you do not have access to a punching bag or gloves then you should shadow box as well. Work foot work and shadow box infront of a mirror if possible.
Also holding 1-2lb weights in your hands for the shadow jump rope and the shadow box will be more beneficial if you do not have access to a jump rope, heavy bag, or gloves.

Fair enough
 
Actually, my question was " What do you mean by " low intensity " exactly "

Are you saying 80% - 90% MHR is considered....." low intensity " ????

Then what % MHR range would you consider as..... ' moderate intensity' ?

Better yet, what % MHR range would you consider as...... ' high intensity' ?


for low I would say 65%-73%

for moderate I would say 74% to 82%

for high I would say 83% to 90%
 
for low I would say 65%-73%

for moderate I would say 74% to 82%

for high I would say 83% to 90%


O.k ...so when you say...


" Cardio: 30 min. of elyptical at low intensity in the morning on an empty stomach "​


...you're thinking " low intensity " is somewhere around 65%-73% MHR.


Fair enough.
 
6 pack abs workout

There is no name for this diet, but I challenge everyone here to follow my Nutrition and Workout plan starting March 19th and ending June 1st! I want to help as many people as I possibly can acheive 6 pack abs by June 1st to start off their summer the right way! There is no reason why everyone can't have picture perfect abs by summer time. I think it would be really cool if we get as many people as possible to accomplish this and to post all of their before, during, and after pics in this thread and track everyones progress here. This will be the on going thread for everyones journey on achieving 6 pack abs by June 1st. This thread will be a great way to support everyone on their journey. Help support each other and give motivation through pictures and personal acheivements along the way. I will also be here to support each and every one of you as you embark on this 6 pack abs journey.

Goodluck!

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Jared



Well i agree with you. Even i got six pack abs in less than 2 months through abworkouts.me. I follow the workout plan and instructions given by them and got results. It just requires hard work and dedication.
 
I can follow the diet plan for sure, and i can follow the ab workouts, I'm not sure if i could do the cardio workouts only because im training for a triathalon, so I'm doing a lot more cardio in a week, and a lot more high intensity cardio, would that make a big difference? I might be able to work in a more low intensity cardio workout in the morning. Do you know how many calories a day does that ends up being with the diet?
 
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