2007-06-05 06:41:56 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Yup
2007-06-05 06:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by twhite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it takes a long time if that is the only focus you have. You need to do a variety of ab workouts. Crunches are a good start. If you have weights, pick the right size for you and hold one in each hand. Keep your arms almost straight and hands about a foot and a half apart. Using only your central body muscles, rotate from side to side, setting the weights down on your right side and then onto your left. Do not use your arms to move the weights from side to side. This doesn't work the abs completely. It works the obliques, which accentuate the abs and make them look bigger and more defined. It does work the abs to some extent, and works very well as an alternative to more crunches as a final set. You should also work your back muscles that compliment the abs. This will give you an all around better figure and smoother look in the central part of your body.
2007-06-05 06:58:27 · answer #2 · answered by killapaddler 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, situps and crunches help build abs. It is also a good idea to walk/jog/run for 30-60 minutes, 4-5 times a week. This is great exercise for your whole body.
2007-06-05 06:48:37 · answer #3 · answered by wellness 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you need to do various kinds to work the different muscle groups, such as the obliques, lower, upper etc...Plus, you'll need to do cardio and eat right to get rid of the layer of fat OVER the abs, otherwise, whats the point of your hard work, if the results are hidden?
2007-06-05 06:45:25 · answer #4 · answered by Holly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-06-05 06:43:29 · answer #5 · answered by jeeperamyjo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but this is by no means the same as SEEING one's abs.
2007-06-05 06:48:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I would think that they build abs as long as you keep on doing the same workout..They'll come to you soon..Best of luck.
2007-06-05 06:44:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not as much as you may think. Cardio, running and healthy eating will help burn the fat. Crunches will firm up the muscles
2007-06-05 06:45:30 · answer #8 · answered by Alicia Mier 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they create definition in the abdominal muscles.
If you want to see them, however, you have to get rid of the blanket of fat that covers them. That can only be achieved with diet and exercise. (There's no such thing as "spot reduction," so doing exercises that focus on your stomach won't make your stomach any leaner).
2007-06-05 06:45:22 · answer #9 · answered by Justin B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we all have abdominal muscles undereath our skin, no matter what our body type is. the thing is to TONE them, that is what will make them show..
but yes, crunches/sit ups do help. also try running/joggin. i hear that helps wonderfully as well
good luck!
2007-06-05 06:50:22 · answer #10 · answered by trobrukh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋