SilkQuads
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I have a love-hate relationship with abs. I love the look of defined abs (who doesn't?!), but HATE training them! Of all the muscle groups, this is the one I will talk myself out of training probably 90% of the time. When I'm at my "happy weight" (a lean 160'ish), I tell myself "eh, they're good enough" and that's the end of that. Well, now that I'm trying to lose all the weight I've gained from the last year & a half (my MC's IGF & LGD log), I figured this would be the perfect time to start training them, (and yes, I'm cleaning up my diet and adding cardio), HOWEVER, I need something to hold me accountable! That's where y'all come in 
Like I said, my abs are good enough ...I guess... but when I'm at my "happy weight", I still feel, ummm... wide/thick around my waist. I figure this is because I do have a lot of muscle around my midsection from years of training w/ heavy weights (back before my body broke, lol), but not specifically working on my core and since planks are known for tightening the core..... you see where I'm going with this. I'm gonna try and find an old pic to give you all an idea of what I mean. Also, so I can compare it to my future results
My plan is to keep a log of how many seconds/minutes I can hold it for. I'm going to do the regular 'ol basic plank for the time being and I'd like to "plank" 3X's a week, doing 3 sets at a time with a little rest in between each set. Idk if this is the best way to go about it so if anyone wants to chime in, please do. Obviously in the beginning I'm going to hurt and hate life, but once I get somewhat use to it, I'll adjust my plan if needed.
And I'll throw the offer out there, if anyone wants to do this with me, I welcome the extra motivation. Just jump on in and post your sets w/ how many seconds/minutes. This is just a personal challenge for me, BUT if anyone does wants to join in all the fun and make this a competition, even better!
...as long as you don't mind being beat by a girl!! HA!
Ok, now I'm off to start Day 1!
Like I said, my abs are good enough ...I guess... but when I'm at my "happy weight", I still feel, ummm... wide/thick around my waist. I figure this is because I do have a lot of muscle around my midsection from years of training w/ heavy weights (back before my body broke, lol), but not specifically working on my core and since planks are known for tightening the core..... you see where I'm going with this. I'm gonna try and find an old pic to give you all an idea of what I mean. Also, so I can compare it to my future results My plan is to keep a log of how many seconds/minutes I can hold it for. I'm going to do the regular 'ol basic plank for the time being and I'd like to "plank" 3X's a week, doing 3 sets at a time with a little rest in between each set. Idk if this is the best way to go about it so if anyone wants to chime in, please do. Obviously in the beginning I'm going to hurt and hate life, but once I get somewhat use to it, I'll adjust my plan if needed.
And I'll throw the offer out there, if anyone wants to do this with me, I welcome the extra motivation. Just jump on in and post your sets w/ how many seconds/minutes. This is just a personal challenge for me, BUT if anyone does wants to join in all the fun and make this a competition, even better!
...as long as you don't mind being beat by a girl!! HA!
Ok, now I'm off to start Day 1!
