I do a lot of core exercises, abs, back etc. But I find it really hard for me to get that V line that seems to come so natural with a lot people. I don't know if my body doesn't really develop a definite v line due to shape or what it is but I was wondering if anybody had any particular exercises?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Stop running and start swimming.
Mr. Obvious wrote:
Stop running and start swimming.
Exactly. Swimming or weight lifting will give you the classic V-taper. Running will give you the classic peckerwood shape.
Celery Stick wrote:
I do a lot of core exercises, abs, back etc. But I find it really hard for me to get that V line that seems to come so natural with a lot people. I don't know if my body doesn't really develop a definite v line due to shape or what it is but I was wondering if anybody had any particular exercises?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Assuming you're talking about a V-taper (and not your inguinal ligament, like a lot of people seem to want to show off), it's all about having a slim waist/hips and building up your lats/shoulders. Even with a waist that's not as trim as can be, building up your lats and delts helps define a definite "V" taper. Pull ups (and weighted pull ups if you can progress that far) are easily the best thing for the lats. Don't do machine pulldowns and less you can't do pullups. Plenty or rowing exercises will help too.
For your deltoids, military press, lateral raises, front raises, etc will help.
It's not rocket science. Your goal is to make one part skinny and the other part wide.
I prefer eating at the Y instead ....
Celery is referring to the "V-Line" which (with a strong core and low body fat) tapers from the hips down towards the pubic bone.
Do some google searches to get an idea.
To answer your question Celery. I think you really shouldn't worry about it. As long as you are fit and capable of running (all-the-while maintaining a strong core), it will either appear or won't. Genetics could be to blame. Just keep a positive body image, that's all the really matters.
broskii wrote:
Celery is referring to the "V-Line" which (with a strong core and low body fat) tapers from the hips down towards the pubic bone.
Do some google searches to get an idea.
To answer your question Celery. I think you really shouldn't worry about it. As long as you are fit and capable of running (all-the-while maintaining a strong core), it will either appear or won't. Genetics could be to blame. Just keep a positive body image, that's all the really matters.
Thank you. This is what I was referring to. Not some dumb ass broad shouldered swimmer's body.
Yeah I think I have given up on trying so hard to get the v line. Ill just maintain core and as long as I run fast I guess it really doesn't matter.