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I want to have six pack abs and I am doing 6 different exercises for that. But none of them more than 10 times. Is it sufficient or do I need to increase the number of repetitions?

Could anyone please guide me to the correct video which shows the necessary exercises for getting a six pack. I searched youtube and they have all kinds of different exercises. I can't do all of them.

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    Consider this thread: fitness.stackexchange.com/questions/869/…
    – chrisjlee
    Jul 6, 2011 at 12:57
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    Focus more on nutrition and less on specific exercise routines. Get your body fat down to about 8% and you'll see your abs.
    – Ryan Miller
    Jul 6, 2011 at 13:23
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    You might list the exercises you're currently doing to make it easier for someone to suggest alterations. There's no "one right way" to do it, but there might be some improvements.
    – Nathan Wheeler
    Jul 6, 2011 at 14:27
  • @Ryan Miller That's really helpful comment; +1.
    – Chris
    Jul 6, 2011 at 14:30
  • @Nathan Wheeler These are the exercise I am doing facebook.com/video/video.php?v=107375915980587&comments
    – Chris
    Jul 6, 2011 at 14:32

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Here's my exercise routine:

  1. Wake up after a good nights rest
  2. Walk myself into the kitchen and cook a healthy breakfast
  3. Pack a healthy lunch to eat while at work
  4. Hit the gym/dojo on the way home from work
  5. Eat a healthy dinner and don't snack too much before going to bed
  6. Get to bed early enough to get a good night's rest

Success! Notice that my exercise "routine" has more to do with what I eat and how much I sleep to let my body recover than it does with how many reps I do and what exercises I perform. Getting 6-pack abs requires 90% dedication to a healthy diet and lifestyle and 10% use of the correct exercises.

Get up off the floor and stop doing those crunches. Now get yourself into the kitchen and make yourself an egg white omelet.

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    Diet plays the most important role. You can get a six pack without exercising, but you can't get one without eating right.
    – michael
    Jul 6, 2011 at 14:36
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    @Chris The key is finding sources of lean protein. Eggs, tuna, edamame, beans (not refried), chicken. The key I use is to look at the fat/protein ratio. You can also cut fat out of otherwise fatty foods. For instance, with beef, drain off the fat after browning hamburger and make your own beef jerky by dehydrating lean cuts. Of course, you also need to consider cutting carbs and processed food out of your diet as much as possible. A high carb diet will set you back more than anything.
    – Evan Plaice
    Jul 6, 2011 at 16:39
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    @michael Let me clear that up. I'm not saying all fat is bad. Fat is a great source of energy and healthy fats are good for the heart and circulatory system. I was only trying to say that lean protein works better for cutting down your fat%. Personally, I would have a nice six pack right now (without any crunches) but I recently switched to consuming more whole cottage cheese and whole milk to maintain my fat%. Why? because it's easier to build muscle when you have a little fat. I don't like the energy troughs from cutting too much.
    – Evan Plaice
    Jul 6, 2011 at 19:35
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    @Evan And I am hypothesizing that all natural fat is good fat. I am also disagreeing that lean protein will make a person leaner. But, all I have is anecdotal evidence: I also drink whole milk and eat tons of cheese, both of which are new to me this year.
    – michael
    Jul 6, 2011 at 19:54
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    @michael Yea... I wish somebody would finally do a conclusive study on the relationship between consumption of dietary fat and body fat%. Especially since the conventional stance toward cholesterol has been dis-proved. Unfortunately, no such study exists (that I know of). I say lean protein to play it safe and because it has worked for me in the past.
    – Evan Plaice
    Jul 6, 2011 at 20:07
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I know you will not like this answer, but here it goes anyway:

You do not need direct ab work to have a six-pack. Focus on core lifts and watch your diet. You will not believe what some squats and deadlifts can do for your 6-pack.

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For maximum mass gain I would recommened 15 reps each set. It is also very important to have a low fat percantage - under 12-10% should be sufficient. There are a LOT of different exercises for the abs. I would recommened you to vary between a lot. Variation is good. Some exercises focus more on the upper part than others, while some focus more on the side. You should mix so that you do exercies that trains the whole pack.

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As most people are saying, it's really important to watch your diet and exercise more generally than just your abs, but if you want a hard ab workout try P90X Ab Ripper X. There are 11 moves and you do 25 reps each - and there is a good mix of moves for upper abs, lower abs, and obliques. That first link has the first half of the 15 minute video along with a description of the moves. Here's the link to Part 1 and Part 2 on Youtube.

Also check out this question for more ab workout options.

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There are many individuals who have very well developed abs, but they don't have a six pack. This is because, as many other answers mention, the nutrition plays a key role.

Showing a six pack implies that the muscles are visible, and therefore that you limit the amount of fat on your abdomen. So in my opinion the main thing you should focus on is exercise that helps burn fat, not necessary localized muscle building. Try to incorporate running in your routine.
Boxing can also be an activity with great benefits for you: it has many elements of cardio training combined with moves that seriously sculpt your abs and back.

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