Alright, howdy- I am a virgin poster, or a newbie as some may deem, but I just have a few questions regarding my workout and overall cardio/diet.
Firstly, I started working out in April. I workout 5 time a week with cardio each day (even on weekends). I alternate between upper body and lower body and run typically about an hour to and hour and a half EACH day. I didn't really start running as heavy until about a month or so ago (since I am an unemployed college student I have more time) nor did I eat as healthy until about a month ago. I'm about 5'11 and weight 167 with a body fat that fluctuates between 9-10% but it's slowly on it's way down still I hope If I can keep up my eating ect.
(It's worth noting that I work out from home where my father has a self-welded weight rack with a bench this added on leg curling device, I don't have the money for a gym membership so that's NOT an option)
For arms I do bench (if it's worth mentioning my bench went from 195 max to 235x2 now), lat pull downs, curls, dumbbell flys, chest pulls, military press occasionally, all for 3x12.
For legs, I am pretty limited on what I can do. I typically do squats (although I feel uneasy doing them alone), leg curls, weighted lounges, and a leg extensions. All for 3x12. I also run if you'd like to count that.
For entire body exercises, I do dead lift and also hang cleans (which i feel also VERY uneasy about doing them alone) but regardless I do them.
On top of this work out I do Abs every other day (weighted crunches w/ side planks and bicycle kicks as well as suitcases).
As for nutrition, I eat about 5 meals a day-- Lots of veggies and even more fruit with some lean meat thrown in to get protein up. I never eat after 10 pm, But it's worth noting I do drink probably about 3 times a week =/, vodka.
ANYWAYS: The reason I made this thread is because I am seeing good definition everywhere BUT my stomach. And it's not like I have a gut, because I don't... I can see the start of a 6 pack, but I haven't seen much progress over the past few weeks, and the main reason (in all honesty) i started working out is to really get definition in my abs-- It's something I've always wanted, and I want it by summers end or by late August to be honest. And to be clear, I do have SOME definition, as In I can see some lines in my upper abs so far (a 2 pack if you will ha) but IDK. I am fully aware that what you eat is much more important than how much cardio or how hard you work your abs because in all reality, most people have the muscles for a 6 pack, just they have fat layers covering them. In short: abs are made in the kitchen not the gym (or so I hear). I was just wondering if there is any glaring issues with my workout that could be resulting in this.
Lastly, I refuse to take any weight lifting supplements that aren't FDA approved (IE: A LOT of them). Not to mention, I pretty much can't afford them either.
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Phew, thanks if you took the time to read guys ^_^ ! Any Help would be great! ... Maybe I just need patience =P
Firstly, I started working out in April. I workout 5 time a week with cardio each day (even on weekends). I alternate between upper body and lower body and run typically about an hour to and hour and a half EACH day. I didn't really start running as heavy until about a month or so ago (since I am an unemployed college student I have more time) nor did I eat as healthy until about a month ago. I'm about 5'11 and weight 167 with a body fat that fluctuates between 9-10% but it's slowly on it's way down still I hope If I can keep up my eating ect.
(It's worth noting that I work out from home where my father has a self-welded weight rack with a bench this added on leg curling device, I don't have the money for a gym membership so that's NOT an option)
For arms I do bench (if it's worth mentioning my bench went from 195 max to 235x2 now), lat pull downs, curls, dumbbell flys, chest pulls, military press occasionally, all for 3x12.
For legs, I am pretty limited on what I can do. I typically do squats (although I feel uneasy doing them alone), leg curls, weighted lounges, and a leg extensions. All for 3x12. I also run if you'd like to count that.
For entire body exercises, I do dead lift and also hang cleans (which i feel also VERY uneasy about doing them alone) but regardless I do them.
On top of this work out I do Abs every other day (weighted crunches w/ side planks and bicycle kicks as well as suitcases).
As for nutrition, I eat about 5 meals a day-- Lots of veggies and even more fruit with some lean meat thrown in to get protein up. I never eat after 10 pm, But it's worth noting I do drink probably about 3 times a week =/, vodka.
ANYWAYS: The reason I made this thread is because I am seeing good definition everywhere BUT my stomach. And it's not like I have a gut, because I don't... I can see the start of a 6 pack, but I haven't seen much progress over the past few weeks, and the main reason (in all honesty) i started working out is to really get definition in my abs-- It's something I've always wanted, and I want it by summers end or by late August to be honest. And to be clear, I do have SOME definition, as In I can see some lines in my upper abs so far (a 2 pack if you will ha) but IDK. I am fully aware that what you eat is much more important than how much cardio or how hard you work your abs because in all reality, most people have the muscles for a 6 pack, just they have fat layers covering them. In short: abs are made in the kitchen not the gym (or so I hear). I was just wondering if there is any glaring issues with my workout that could be resulting in this.
Lastly, I refuse to take any weight lifting supplements that aren't FDA approved (IE: A LOT of them). Not to mention, I pretty much can't afford them either.
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Phew, thanks if you took the time to read guys ^_^ ! Any Help would be great! ... Maybe I just need patience =P
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