How to get the evasive runner's six pack?

Sounds like you have a pretty full spank bank.

Just stop, Robert..

The word you were looking for was "elusive" not "evasive."

Oh, thanks for the helpful English tip! Learn something new everyday don't you?

do P90X's Ab Ripper X 3-4 times a week. It's 15 minutes long, but its f**kin brutal and it will get your abs shredded. they're not paying me to say this either- i actually did it and it worked. plus it makes you a stronger runner. plus ladies love it.

I been doing the P90X 20 minute ab workout. Its 25 reps of about 10 different exercises. I feel like I get a full body workout when I'm done and yea I been getting abs. If you do it right without taking long pauses you collapse on the mat in exhaustion when done.

Awesome, Thanks! I have the Ab ripper DVD. Is there any nutritional elements I need to incorporate into this? I eat decently right now. I just don't want to cut calories.

I thought the same thing when I read the subject line. But why did you choose the nasty handle? It detracted from your helpful correction.

worry more about english class wrote:

The word you were looking for was "elusive" not "evasive."

There is a whole nutrition book that comes with P90X...that I haven't gotten around to reading yet. But I feel like I eat healthy already - no white race or bread, lots of eggs, lean protein, greens and nuts is my typical diet. And I start each day with a citrus fruit like an orange and high potassium food like a banana or plantain.

Well for pure running, it doesn't really matter if you have a six-pack. As long as you have a strong, stable core with good obliques, how it looks won't effect your running.

But I get that you're a young dude in college, and you wanna look good. So, I agree that Ab Ripper X is the way to go. It's easily the hardest core workout I've ever done, and the first couple times I did it it, it hurt my stomach too much to inhale right away. So, yeah, it's hard. Don't worry about your eating unless too many of your calories come from "empty" foods like chips and candy and soda and stuff like that.

Thanks for the advice everybody! I really appreciate all the helpful advice and tips![quote]okokok wrote:

Oh my. Not again.

Alright, here we go.

1. Sixpacks are made in the kitchen

2. Running is counter productive, will make you eat more carbs giving you that bloated SKINNY FAT look that runners typically boot

3. Ab specific isolation workout has it's place, but it's in the 1-2% range

4. Focus on big movements: squats, deadlifts, bench press, shoulder press, pullups and rows. This will get you SHREDDED/RIPPED.

5. Eat clean (think PALEO). Drop the processed crap that runners usually eat (gels etc).

Enjoy the BUFF life.

Thanks man. I don't eat lots of processed food, never gels. I have pizza or tacos every now and then though. Eating a Paleo diet seems difficult and expensive for someone in college, but if it makes me faster I'll do it!

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Thanks man. I don't eat lots of processed food, never gels. I have pizza or tacos every now and then though. Eating a Paleo diet seems difficult and expensive for someone in college, but if it makes me faster I'll do it!

Ok, generally, we all over consume carbs. So when you eat carbs, eat the ones that are not toxic. Sweet potatoes are delicious, cheap and nutritional superior to pasta, pizza and grains. Other than that, get your carbs fro fruit, buy whatever it in season (and thus cheaper).

Focus on beef, if you can't afford grass fed buy grain fed, it's still better than chicken. But with grain fed, go for the leaner cuts.

Canned salmon is pretty cheap and always wild (Alaskan). Stay away from Atlantic salmon (always farmed).

Stay away from nuts, the only ones that have a good fat profile are Macs and they are really expensive.

Eat lots of vegetables.

Don't drink calories.

No cake.

This is correct. Especially the part about the salmon. If you eat Atlantic salmon, you won't get six pack abs. If you eat Alaskan salmon, you'll get ripped.

The Xfit guy makes getting abs too complicated. Abs are all about low body fat and have nothing to do with lifting. Don't waste money on that P90X crap if you only want abs.

If you don't have abs from running, then you're either eating too much, or eating garbage. Improve your diet with more fruits and vegetables and cut out stuff that's bad for you. Very simple...

If you eat at a small calorie deficit, it probably won't hurt your training. And as Optimus says, stop eating junk, including sugary soda and fruit juices.

Stay away from the crap carbs. Anything processed --if it comes in a box or bag, don't eat it. Eat lots of lean protein, fruit, veggies and drink water. It's true that abs are made in the kitchen, not in the gym.

If you eat a small calorie deficit, chances are your metabolism will adjust pretty easily and you'll end up weighing exactly the same, but without eating as much. Lots of fun.