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Anonymous
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWjTnBmCHTY
lately, i've been doing this. what does /fit/
think? is it effective, etc? it's a really tough workout for me >_>
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>> Anonymous
Looks like a nice way to work your abdominal muscles. Good for what it does. You'll progress past it eventually.

Specific questions?
>> Anonymous
>>37825
By progressing past it, I'll have to do even hard workouts?
Are there any suggestions on enhancing this workout, like doing one thing instead of the other?
>> Anonymous
>>37829
That's exactly what I mean. You'll reach a point where that workout is routine, even easy. Then you'll move onto harder things.

Understand that all this workout does is condition the muscles of the abdomen. If you want to drop weight/bodyfat, you'll want to add in cardio and other exercises to your regimen.

Anything else you wanted to know?
>> Anonymous
Doing a workout slower increases the intensity of it, right? Well, if that is so, if you want to be more defined and cut, should I do them slower or at a faster rate?
>> Billybananahead !vMKdOrQkjw
Don't worry about "faster" or "slower" right now. Are you progressing on this routine (I mean, are you able to do more reps as you train more?) If you are, then keep it simple.

If you want to get defined, you need to give more information. Are you big trying to get little or little trying to get big? Are you willing to start lifting weights? How's your diet?
>> Anonymous
>>37834
This may sound silly, but I want the body of Brad Pitt from Fight Club. I'm somewhat small..before I started this, I was 5'7'' and 120 and now I'm the same height but 130. I usually don't eat breakfast, but when I do, I eat an orange and drink a glass of milk then go to school.
Am I supposed to count the reps? I just keep going for the whole 8 minutes even if I feel like I've reached failure.
>> Billybananahead !vMKdOrQkjw
>>37837
Start keeping count of how many reps you get per exercise in the time allowed. That'll give you a record of how much progress you've made over time.

Start eating breakfast. Skinny guys ALWAYS think they eat more than they do. You admit you're not eating, so that's a start. You're ahead of the game.

If you're willing to start lifting, read Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe. There's no BS in there. If you AREN'T, then read everything Ross Enamait ever wrote on bodyweight exercise. Dude's a fucking marvel, his stuff will show you the way.
>> Anonymous
>>37839
>If you AREN'T, then read everything Ross Enamait

I just googled that guy, and you're telling me he doesn't lift weights?
Anyways, when doing leg lifts, where am I supposed to put my hands? Do I keep my lower back on the floor?.. because that seems impossible!
>> Billybananahead !vMKdOrQkjw
>>37841
Ross lifts like a fucking animal. He's also forgotten more about bodyweight training than most will ever know.

I put my hands under my butt cheeks when I do leg raises or flutter kicks. That seems to help keep my lower back flat.
>> Anonymous
Are there any calisthenic workouts that work the back?
>> Billybananahead !vMKdOrQkjw
>>37849
If you can get to a playground you can do pullups, jumping pullups, letdowns... Those will give you all the back work you can handle.

If you can find one of those outdoor workout stations towns sometimes put in parks, you'll have plenty of equipment to keep you busy for free.
>> Anonymous
what are the differences between pushups with different hand space length apart?
>> Billybananahead !vMKdOrQkjw
>>37854
Different hand spacing will work different muscle groups. The more narrow your hands, the more work your triceps do. The wider your hands, the more work your shoulders and chest do.

Remember: Back straight, abs tight, touch chest and chin to the ground.
>> Anonymous
ok, i'm done for the night. thanks for the help, anon and billy
>> Billybananahead !vMKdOrQkjw
>>37859
Glad I could help.