[anandjha]

Has anyone tried for a 6-pack abs? Pl share your experiences, the diet, the exercises, the process and the pain!

I am not exactly interested in having a 6-pack but definitely want to lower my fat percentage to single digit. So far this has been a struggle.

The numbers so far
2 years ago (Aug) - 61 kg - 30"
Last year (Mar) - 68.5 kg - 34.5"
Last year (Oct) - 65 kg – 29.75"
This year (Mar) - 69 kg - 32"

Fat percentage has ranged from 15 to 21 according to calculators on Internet.

My ideal weight range is 64-70. Waist size has been taken at the maximum girth area, which is little below the navel.

As you would see that through a blend of exercise, diet and cardio I have been able to achieve results but that slight bulge on the stomach, so far it has defied every attempt.

[alpha1]

Originally Posted by anandjha

Has anyone tried for a 6-pack abs? Pl share your experiences, the diet, the exercises, the process and the pain!

I am not exactly interested in having a 6-pack but definitely want to lower my fat percentage to single digit. So far this has been a struggle.

The numbers so far
2 years ago (Aug) - 61 kg - 30"
Last year (Mar) - 68.5 kg - 34.5"
Last year (Oct) - 65 kg – 29.75"
This year (Mar) - 69 kg - 32"

Fat percentage has ranged from 15 to 21 according to calculators on Internet.

My ideal weight range is 64-70. Waist size has been taken at the maximum girth area, which is little below the navel.

As you would see that through a blend of exercise, diet and cardio I have been able to achieve results but that slight bulge on the stomach, so far it has defied every attempt.

Check this out: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...ml#post2343570

[mallumowgli]

Originally Posted by anandjha

I am not exactly interested in having a 6-pack but definitely want to lower my fat percentage to single digit. So far this has been a struggle.

Single digit fat percentage means you will be looking like Bruce Lee. Is is possible to achieve that?

[anandjha]

Originally Posted by alpha1

Check this out: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...ml#post2343570

Thanks. But the diet plan... I mean it's killing. ~1300 cal for 5 months will take heavy toll, even if you include high carb days. It is way below the resting metobolic rate of roughly 1600 cal. Even the best cutting cycle doesn't go for more than 4-6 weeks. And it is only during last 2 weeks it is suggested to bring calories to this level.

Thanks a lot.

Originally Posted by mallumowgli

Single digit fat percentage means you will be looking like Bruce Lee. Is is possible to achieve that?

Yes it is possible. But the figure I have in mind is 9% and maintain it around 11-12%. To show your 6 packs you need to go around, correct me if I am wrong, 4%.

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by anandjha

Yes it is possible. But the figure I have in mind is 9% and maintain it around 11-12%. To show your 6 packs you need to go around, correct me if I am wrong, 4%.

Unless it is a professional requirement, it is not worth the effort. You will spend so much time in the gym and do sacrifices in the kitchen.

[alpha1]

Originally Posted by mallumowgli

Single digit fat percentage means you will be looking like Bruce Lee. Is is possible to achieve that?

It is possible, but long and hard journey.
But whether you will look like Bruce Lee or Somalian at that low level of body fat is determined mostly by genetics and some effects of training.

Originally Posted by anandjha

Thanks. But the diet plan... I mean it's killing. ~1300 cal for 5 months will take heavy toll, even if you include high carb days. It is way below the resting metobolic rate of roughly 1600 cal. Even the best cutting cycle doesn't go for more than 4-6 weeks. And it is only during last 2 weeks it is suggested to bring calories to this level.

Thanks a lot.


Yes it is possible. But the figure I have in mind is 9% and maintain it around 11-12%. To show your 6 packs you need to go around, correct me if I am wrong, 4%.

To show six pack you need to be near about 10% BF.
10-15% is healthy for a male.
4% is what professional bodybuilders seek to achieve and stay there for a week or month max (extremely unhealthy and damaging to testosterone).

But the issue with 10-15% figure is that someone having higher Body fat % can have more perceivable abs, and I may be 5%, but still not have that "desirable" 6 pack. The structure and size of the underlying rectus abdominis (muscle) determines this (which is partly genetic and partly training).

~1500 kcal daily consumption is what the balpark figure I have seen for almost anyone trying to achieve the 6-pack.
Anyone = who never had it during the teenage.

Originally Posted by Samurai

Unless it is a professional requirement, it is not worth the effort. You will spend so much time in the gym and do sacrifices in the kitchen.

Hahaha, succinctly put, but in my honest opinion visible "two pack" (upper abs at the ribs) is something that is achievable without going unhealthy.

[1-Testosterone]

Michael Phelps eats over 12,000 calories a day and sports a 6-Pack.
6-Pack Abs DO NOT depend on overall calorie intake but it's the intensity of your workouts daily and subsequently your BMR which decides your overall calorie intake and still sport a 6-Pack.
At 1500 Calories a day, Eat CLEN and TREN Hard.

[anandjha]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Unless it is a professional requirement, it is not worth the effort. You will spend so much time in the gym and do sacrifices in the kitchen.

True. But at times one wishes just for the heck of it. That's why I am aiming for a 6 week cycle this time with only last 2 weeks of extremely low calories.

Originally Posted by alpha1

To show six pack you need to be near about 10% BF.10-15% is healthy for a male.

~1500 kcal daily consumption is what the balpark figure I have seen for almost anyone trying to achieve the 6-pack. Anyone = who never had it during the teenage.

Thanks. You really know a lot. As far 1500 cal is concerned my experiences with diet for waist (fat) loss has been little different. I start off with 1800 cal and in 1 month lose around 1 inch. Then plateau sets in. Probably because metabolism has slowed down. I jack up my calories to 2100 and continue losing about 0.75" per month. After few months when boredom sets in I switch over to bulking cycle.

[harry10]

Originally Posted by mallumowgli

Single digit fat percentage means you will be looking like Bruce Lee. Is is possible to achieve that?

Yes, when I left gym last year in Feb I was at 8% body fat. And it's not tough to achieve with right training and diet.

[Samurai]

Originally Posted by anandjha

Has anyone tried for a 6-pack abs? Pl share your experiences, the diet, the exercises, the process and the pain!

Do you want Bruce Lee's physique? Details are here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LBhWU_YJW8

http://www.amazon.in/Expressing-Huma.../dp/0804831297

[Octane_Power]

So guys, many must be using gym gloves while lifting right?
I am done with torturing my calluses and do not intend to harden or tear them up further, looks quite bad out of the "Gym Circle".
So, any suggestions for a good pair of lifting gloves?

Thank You in advance.

-Bhargav

[anandjha]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Do you want Bruce Lee's physique? Details are here:

It's incredible. An eye opener. Thanks.

Originally Posted by Octane_Power

So guys, many must be using gym gloves while lifting right?
I am done with torturing my calluses and do not intend to harden or tear them up further, looks quite bad out of the "Gym Circle".
So, any suggestions for a good pair of lifting gloves?

Though I dont use gloves, I have seen some fundoo pairs (gel filled etc.) at Neulife here in Delhi. You can try the Neulife store in Mumbai.

[alpha1]

Originally Posted by 1-Testosterone

Michael Phelps eats over 12,000 calories a day and sports a 6-Pack.
6-Pack Abs DO NOT depend on overall calorie intake but it's the intensity of your workouts daily and subsequently your BMR which decides your overall calorie intake and still sport a 6-Pack.
At 1500 Calories a day, Eat CLEN and TREN Hard.

Hahaha, I did mention that low calories is for someone who never had 6 packs ever (which means genetically you are either predisposed to being fat, or predisposed to being non muscular, or both). Training can improve this situation to some extent only.

So this means you may either end up looking like Bruce Lee or like a Somalian mainly based on the genetics.

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[iVictor]

Slightly offtopic question:

Are there any sports events and competitions at state, national & international levels for Senior Citizens only, specifically in athletics and weight lifting..? Any pointers will be useful. Thanks.