Ab Workout Mistake (BLOATED ABS!!)

[@lottex3036]

-> Breathes ATHLEAN-X : Breathing is killing your gains -> ...

[@csguak]

The way my heart beat is killing my gains 👍

[@AC-rx6fr]

the way you look is killing your gains

[@kpupx0_04]

Yee my g

[@BigDrake8]

Seriously homies gotta chill🤣

[@eduardotivelli]

Killing your gains are killing your gains

[@yahyahaider7942]

In a nutshell: activate/tighten core before doing movement Edit: For those of you still wondering what is the message, here it is: When you do a core exercise (i.e a crunch or hanging leg raise) you need to do TWO main things. 1. "Suck in" or tighten your abs before you initiate the movement. Before coming up for your crunch, or raising your legs for a leg raise, you need to focus on sucking in and tightening your abs/gut. The tighter and more compact you can make it the better. 2. After you have tightened/sucked in your abs you then execute the ab exercise you are working on. While coming up for a crunch or raising your legs in a leg raise, you make sure to exhale air from your lungs. This whole time your abs/core should be tight. Once you go back down from the crunch or lower your legs from the leg raise, you can then relax your core a little and also breathe in. tldr: Going into movement keep abs sucked in and tight while exhaling (breathing out). Going back to starting position inhale (breathe in). Hopefully this clears it up!

[@Mantuha04]

Thanks

[@reganmatthews1193]

Thank youuuu

[@afonsodeportugal]

Thanks, man! I love you! I wanna have your babies!

[@DavidParyan-o2r]

@@afonsodeportugal nohomo

[@afonsodeportugal]

@@DavidParyan-o2r "Not that there's anything wrong with it"?

[@stuartduhe1811]

The amount of free high quality content on this channel is insane. Thank you!

[@MotherAmerica-nu2sz]

Annnnnnnd this is how you get more ads

[@metic3252]

ikr

[@krabbykrabby8818]

@@MotherAmerica-nu2sz Many use Affleck and get none

[@betoen]

Too much content kill your gains.

[@prodipkumargogoi4546]

@@betoen lol

[@Awvpd25]

My abs are bloated. Edit: nvm I’m just fat

[@H2R_sahil]

So u have family abs... All in one

[@Cynane27]

u can have abs and be fat

[@danielyu2198]

Cynane Without surgery?

[@Cynane27]

@@danielyu2198 the muscles just underneath the fat, losing the fat will show it. That's why its easy for a lean person to look muscular

[@danielyu2198]

@@Cynane27 Oh ok

[@tahmeedmazumder6877]

Guys, if you are confused pause the video at 3:00. There it says on key points that we have to exhale without pushing our stomack "out". It makes sense cause alot of people will push their stomach out when they put pressure on their core and not breathe. He is telling us the exact thing that we should do. Exhale and pull in the stomach not make it bloat. Hope this helps cause I got really confused after watching this and had to watch over and over to understand what he was saying.

[@aah7806]

So basically, he's saying exhale with your chest, rather than your diaphragm?

[@jameeljames2338]

Thanks 👌🏽

[@whengrapespop5728]

He's talking about tightening the lowest and longest ab muscle (the one covering your bladder as well) before each rep. *Breathing:* In most exercises you should breathe out when contracting muscles (when your muscles work the most). It's like squeezing a balloon while blowing into it vs squeezing a balloon when letting the air out; it's easier to squeeze it (contract) along with the release of the air (exhale), and easier to blow into the balloon (inhale) when your grip around it is light (less contraction). However, try out different thing and do what feels the most natural.

[@YOTUBE8848]

I don't get this "Key point" of ab exercise. *Who pushes out their stomach when they exhale? When you inhale, you take more air in, and your stomach is pushed out, not when you exhale? Wtf?*

[@adammithrandir8035]

The problem is, i inhale not exhale when i go up.. means when i shrink my abs muscle.. i only exhale after laying flat on my back.. is it ok?

[@yaintwrong]

Instructions not clear enough, gained 200 lbs of fat.

[@TheKikiriki89]

😂😂😂

[@sukilu1964]

+HockeyPwnsBaseball best comment ever. you win 7 internets.

[@HockeyPwnsBaseball]

I.P. Knightly Jeff really should have emphasized that more. I'm new to weightlighting, so how am I supposed to know these things?

[@DakTirCue]

legit lol..thanks bro

[@Jxvr25]

Good one :DD

[@rakhichakraborty9010]

AthleanX: probably the best in the world.

[@savitathombre1827]

What? Carlsberg?

[@erlinghaaland5096]

Nah

[@basics7297]

I think soo.

[@Bruh-ys3sx]

@@basics7297 cuz Stone Cold said soo

[@mikeyowrld]

I thought something was wrong with my genetics or sum

[@uwerlmi6120]

It looks like I have obliques but it’s actually just my ribs

[@johnreyyting1604]

Same

[@Billybong914]

I thought so too. You should be able to notice them depending on how you're standing or sitting. Mine are easily discernable when I lie down. But, Im a ribby bhoy standing.

[@ginjuice_art]

Serratus anterior though

[@Guiltyconscience83]

Winning!

[@entity_prod7785]

same same XD

[@JakeLewisReal]

The breathing method is the same (breathe in on the way down, breathe out in the way up). The only difference is while performing the exercise you should be TIGHTENING your core the whole time. This trains your core to stay tight even in a relaxed state. If you do not consciously do this during all ab exercises you might push your stomach out while performing the exercises resulting in a loose and bloated looking stomach. That's all! Don't over think it.

[@mastermoo3506]

That's strange because I've seen other videos where he has said to relax at the bottom of the movement otherwise you won't get proper/optimum growth

[@drewtimins6989]

Thanks Jeff. I never stop learning. I've been training for 35 years and I always learn something new and fix my mistakes I've been making over the years

[@xander7001]

Train abs 6-7 times per week, did I hear that right??

[@kennyho1551]

yep. they can be trained more frequently

[@MrKsostad]

Small muscles such as abs calves and forearms can be built up to be trained daily after 1-3x a week for awhile

[@Gorkem.demirbs]

@@MrKsostad abs is not a small muscle

[@Gorkem.demirbs]

@Pete Davidson core includes obliques, six-packs, anterior and waist muscle. Is it a small muscle ?

[@lutfunnahar4543]

He means short intense training

[@mr.incredible2583]

Crux of the Video: 1. Activate core before doing movement 2. while breathing out, pull your belly in simultaneously

[@damneddude8299]

@@alexanderjackson7815 I feel the same! but i think there are some that push out. :)

[@averhamilton8823]

Thank you. This is what I was wondering. Makes sense

[@Rqptor_omega]

The point is that you breath out when your body reaches the floor for sit-ups right?

[@Rqptor_omega]

@@shadowwolfman01 oh yeah I got confused.i wanted to type in "in"instead of "out" but still, thanks

[@JohnJairoErazoGuerrero]

The point 2 must be done at the "Difficult part" of any abs excersise?

[@letumbuck]

I'm really confused now on the breathing. Can you please do a video demonstrating the proper breathing technique. Thanks for all your videos and getting my big old butt up off the couch

[@1MarkKeller]

ATHLEAN-X™11 minutes ago The latter. Exhale on the exertion BUT don't distend your belly while doing so. Cinch down as you exhale and tighten your waist before coming up. Sorry if I confused you or anyone else watching. It's was the "Torso Thursday" thing that threw me off!

[@1MarkKeller]

Just search Jeff's channel for his abs videos. He speaks about this technique often enough that you might catch on better from another video.

[@robroberts1473]

just flex your abs or cinch your abs on the exertion part the exercise.

[@xaviermccloud4586]

Focus on using your abs.

[@BluePill88]

holding your breath is stupid and less effective

[@JoseChavez-ct1db]

So glad I clicked on this video. I have been breathing out during my reps, but not cinching from within like Jeff says. Truth be told, while abs are beginning to show, they do not look as flat as they could be. This is definitely an eye-opener.

[@jakegentile6538]

Your shirt looks like a label to a liquor bottle haha

[@CE-vd2px]

I think he did a jack daniels spin off purposely, cool huh?

[@daniellee1722]

Because Jack D on the rocks is the most keto friendly alcoholic drink

[@anshul9856]

Thatsthejoke.jpg

[@BibinVenugopal]

It's a JD

[@robrucki6695]

That’s the fucking point

[@williaamlarsson]

Me right now at 23% body fat: *Ah yes, I don't want to ruin my abs*

[@kukifitte7357]

You'll get better bro

[@hotenmak5209]

Best thing is to eat the same breakfast and lunch everyday that nutrient rich and vegan, great for energy and feel good vibes, add some stretching and meditation along with good workout routine. Eat any thing you want in the evening

[@p4rvussy101]

i got 12.3% body fat , just 2 visible abs and a good chest profile ..... still no gains 😀

[@hotenmak5209]

@@p4rvussy101 workout core everyday, the floor is your best friend

[@littledragon5723]

@@p4rvussy101 dunno my fat% but kinda same

[@hamzabatroukh6821]

Summary: The way you breath can actually effect how your abs look. The consumed energy in an ab workout is 30-50 calories because you arent moving enough muscles for long to cause significant impact. People say to avoid oblique training but this is wrong because when u train them, the direction that the fibers run in are giving a tapered illusion. For breathing, make sure to not breathe out or blow out during any ab exercise. This is a skill that needs work. We make a mistake like when we go up for a crunch we breathe out and crunch up at the same time not controlling what we do with our bellies. We do this without trying to engage the transverse abdominis underneath that holds the abs together tightly. To fix this, do the opposite. We should shrink the waist down as we come up. Make sure you dont hold breathe, you can do everything else normally like breathing, just make sure to BREATHE OUT and CINCHING IN at the same time. By doing this u will have a much flatter looking belly. If you dont, all the abs work gives you a distended abs look.

[@shivaprasad2251]

Thanks man

[@sahilkazi9118]

Thanks bro

[@xhadian4513]

What do you mean with chinging in?

[@CountingStars333]

@@hamzabatroukh6821 you sure? He says Sinch down FIRST, suck in first, breathe out, then come up and dont breathe out while coming up/doing the crunches.

[@CountingStars333]

Shrink/Sinch the waist down as you come up.... 4:06

[@mysticgrandpa1845]

Next video: "Working out is killing your gains!"

[@prodipkumargogoi4546]

Lol

[@888love7]

Lmao

[@saynotowahhabiyah925]

Getting old

[@arunmeena5737]

komedi king

[@mysticgrandpa1845]

@@saynotowahhabiyah925 no shit and it was 5 months earlier

[@TimmyC91]

Pay attention to the key point ladies and gentlemen. 3:01 "Exhale without pushing "out" your stomach".

[@lewisoakes7717]

Acryophage 100 likes, 0 comments

[@willstacy9685]

Easier said than done lol

[@Andy61695]

Acryophage it's not really hard tbh, just keep cinching in and suck in your stomach, if your good at stomach vacuums it should be easy tbh

[@sebastianrexhpi4789]

So when breathing push out chest instead of belly ?

[@leadegalzain9371]

Seba Baba you don’t need to push your chest out

[@richardbreidalen2386]

Me: breathing Jeff: You're doing that wrong

[@JamesGalea12]

Jeff is just so genuine and well meaning. He’s straight to the point!

[@tjriz91]

Yeah. I think he should make another video and get straight to the breathing/muscle contraction issue. And explain it better. He's totally right. But there are better ways to explain it and reinforce it through visuals.

[@zafiruzoma6234]

Tijjeroo Woopdidoo can you link me to videos because I’m still not getting it

[@juice7717]

Zafir Uzoma just don’t breath out during the movement, breath out in between movements and meep your stomach as flat as possible when doing movements

[@st_king_jay]

@@juice7717 thank you

[@st_king_jay]

@@juice7717 as flat as possible means? we've to suck in the stomach? it wasnt clear

[@juice7717]

Jayasekharan Nair Jeyakumar just breath normal, just don’t be pushing your gut out real hard

[@Rafika-lb1os]

I assume you had Jessie paint his nails for the intro?

[@babberdydabberdy3551]

Dayum lmao

[@OffPHwnr]

Lmao

[@phive3964]

I just did one of Jeff’s ab workouts, and this made me *w h e e z e*

[@alecrobinson7124]

Jeff trying to make his stomach stick out is something else

[@bakfietsimam]

So could someone explain how we exactly do need to breath? This video kinda confused me. Thanks alot

[@YOYOfactoryDUDE2326]

Suck in your stomach before doing any crunch movement for your abs it works the inner muscles of your abs as well as the exterior to tighten and pull your waist inwards thus giving flatter abs

[@ManLikeAce]

Breath in and out through your nose

[@kevinbryyan]

you can breathe normally, its just all about your stomach muscle control, you have to like suck in your abs and flex them really hard at the same time as you finish the movement in an ab exercise

[@combatsportsaddict2334]

Jeff made a video about stomach vacuums watch it

[@TYLERSCHRIMSHER]

+Christian Guerrero Arnold talk about it at one point

[@dariuszwodarczyk3193]

"Don't breathe" - Me with asthma watching video: "Well I guess this is going to be my last training then" Still gonna try anyway.

[@habibhassan7770]

If it's gonna be an end, let it be glorious

[@avocado270]

Yes make sure to do your prayers make it a very calming death Oh god shall forgive your mistakes

[@dariuszwodarczyk3193]

I got to Say.... This is possible but its like learning how to breath anew. Made it lol..

[@avocado270]

And I was fucking saying something who told you to barge in literally fuck off this ain't school nigga

[@avocado270]

@PED GSP And for your information I didnt like my comment I have 2 you have 0 Dickshit

[@timtimtimmaah]

Pretty sure Jeff had to photoshop bloatedness into his own abs for that thumbnail.

[@kefkapalazzo1]

He might have just had a lot of water or something

[@dunno6442]

@@kefkapalazzo1 or he just pushed his stomach out, the thing everyone can do, even if you're ripped 😂

[@kefkapalazzo1]

Dunno I’d think it’d be harder to do that the more strong your core is. But I don’t know shit so my opinion means nothing 🤷‍♀️

[@dunno6442]

@@kefkapalazzo1 idk u could be right, I myself don't have an 6 pack 😂

[@AlphaQHard]

Dunno You’re right. If you have a six pack and push your stomach out it will look like the thumbnail. Its funny to see abs still visible even though you look like you have a beer gut

[@munkle_3]

Jeff should make a for dummies video for absolute beginners with literally no idea

[@nichorebi]

Hahaha mannn!!

[@FranklinClinton6903]

Ur eng is killing me matr

[@muluken3390]

u better be looking like him rn

[@vwerlg9954]

I don't even know what core is

[@thomaswang225]

just start with three major compound movements

[@HatFullofSky11]

So is he saying we should breathe in on the exertion, or just that we still breathe out when coming up but pull in the stomach before performing the movement?

[@discochoir]

I'm confused as well.

[@athleanx]

The latter. Exhale on the exertion BUT don't distend your belly while doing so. Cinch down as you exhale and tighten your waist before coming up. Sorry if I confused you or anyone else watching. It's was the "Torso Thursday" thing that threw me off!

[@lucasjhayden]

Breathe out when coming up still, but pull in your stomach.

[@cheldonsooper]

+ATHLEAN-X™ I'm also confused, so exert and exhale and contract your belly at same time, correct? Then lower (negative portion) and exhale and fill up your belly at same time?

[@sylvio8352]

We should cinch(hold) our stomachs before exertion and breath out when exerting the chosen ab exercise.

[@gymnast27]

This is hard concept to learn for athletes as well. Even in gymnastics, a lot of us have trouble understanding how to contract the muscles instead of sucking in your stomach. My coach taught me, as you breathe out, you pull in and press down motion. You usually have to give them a visual representation of both. To get them to recognize the difference.

[@Grahharr]

Thank you so much for this tip! I’ve been working out for almost 2 years and I’m at about 10%-12% body fat. Recently I decided that I wanted to surpass the point of stagnation I’ve reached by changing my diet and getting more serious about my workout. I’ve avoided ab exercises the entire time because I hated the bloated look I would get for days after(it was the difference between me being able to see abs and not). Recently I started binging your videos and this one really hit close to home because I’ve always felt like I should be training and but the bloating effect pushed me away. For those of you who are confused about it, the point is to contract the center of your abs as far towards your spine as possible and hold that for your excercise both breathing in and out.

[@owenso9714]

Me: Am I even breathing correctly anymore? Jeff: No, and here's why

[@chrisleisure8801]

I breathe in with my right nostril and lung, then breathe out with my left nostril and lung. Works great!

[@TheGreatslyfer]

lol why are you alternating nostrils lollll

[@rochanverma]

haha lol

[@moinsabri3582]

+TheGreatslyfer that actually is good. try itm

[@MaDxTiinGzZ]

that'll cause muscle imbalances

[@moinsabri3582]

***** more like lung imbalances.

[@brandonfletcher9929]

Jeff, You know your stuff! I've been watching your videos while taking the NASM Certified Personal Training course! You've assisted me in reinforcing what I am learning and not only this you have given valid insights into points of exercises that have assisted in focusing on the muscle groups and how to hit them harder in order to develop them! Thanks Jeff!

[@SuikodenGR]

I always had this issue where im doing tons of abs, obliques workouts and after im done, i feel like im more bloated then ever and i have no one to show me im doing it wrong this whole time. Thank you for the video and im gonna try out ur app as it looks professionally done :)

[@suhukishinden9888]

I haven't breathed in years... someone help me... Edit: I got likes cause i had jeff profile pick and name was jeff from athleanx, but just because I'm not anymore doesnt mean you shouldn't be doing your f**king facepulls Ps. Someone carry on my legacy

[@thebeastwithin6978]

A quick and easy fix for this is carrot cake

[@tough5125]

Who is you Jeff Cavaliere from AthleanX ?

[@suhukishinden9888]

@@tough5125 it's me jeff

[@tough5125]

Jeff Cavaliere from athleanx Jeff Cavaliere from AthleanX Jeff ?

[@suhukishinden9888]

@@tough5125 yep

[@jamesoq3rd]

Jeff is EXTREMELY knowledgeable!

[@marcusblackfellow2850]

"I see guys from time to time who actually have abs that are distended and pushed out..." *I look down* "...and it's not from anabolic steroid use." Oh Jeff, you're too kind.

[@Ragnarrage]

I love this guy, 99% of his videos are gold. This breathing thing has ZERO impact on abs becoming distended or not. Your diaphragm is what moves the chest and abs during breathing and its placement has no influence on whether your abs grow out lol. Cinching in while working abs will help engage them and give you more of a mind connection to the abs, that part makes sense. Abs aren't complicated, work them and cut calories. Boom. I won't dislike this vid until I have a better understanding from a physiological standpoint on what hes talking about.

[@Ragnarrage]

+Ben Penney except you my number one fan. Hugs

[@leandrodias2050]

I appreciate the info, unlike most people i don't blindly believe anything someone says. Always check other sources

[@Ragnarrage]

+Ben Penney lol just stop. Your post makes even less sense if you didn't read it. Just stop.

[@kevinblank1481]

+Tony Skiffington well said

[@Pudakillz69]

+Ben Penney shut up Ben.

[@farbod5472]

Hi Jeff, when I was 20 I got patellofemoral syndrome or runners knee in my left knee. I 've been struggling with it for 10 years now - can't go hiking or stand up all day working on a standing desk. I would be grateful if you could do a video on runner's knee. Thanks man.

[@fortnitesairpods]

I recommend this kzbin.info/door/GybO-bWZ3W6URh42sdMQiw

[@Captinominion]

3:40 “on the belly here” me: *ah yes, I definitely see where ur belly is*

[@bbarnett3469]

Me: Breathing.... Jeff: WRONG!! Killin your gains & moving backwards!! Me:....sobbing.....I can't do anything right.

[@sharonpayne6040]

U’re So Right!! After a Intense ab Workout last Week I Just Started feeling Like Fat; all The Time it Was My Breath!!!! Thank u So much Man..

[@kyplo5906]

There’s no way that the six pack promise app is COMPLETELY free. Like there isn’t even any ads! We love you Jeff.

[@orangenejc]

Just don't breath

[@woffe8094]

That's even worse. Breathing is 50% of abwork.

[@woffe8094]

@ahmed ghare I guess I got whooshed then.

[@sandiestrope2419]

I will die😂😂

[@doge8153]

Woffe r/swooce

[@tripleb5197]

Jeff honestly doesn't have any idea what he's talking about. The secret to sculpted abs is to literally SCULPT your abs: take a knife and carve the fat away. Don't give me that "it's horribly painful" or "you'll die of blood loss" listen if you ain't willing to go through the pain you're never going to achieve your dream body.

[@joe-_-9614]

nice videos. appreciate the fact that you actually take the time to write it down in the description as well!

[@Catherine_Ea]

I avoided abs training for most of my life, in fear of developing a thicker waist. Now that I know that is bs I been trying to get into it, but my core is so weak I can't do a single knee lift while lying down. Your videos are a huge help! I hope I can find how to fix this problem.

[@Catherine_Ea]

Thanks, I will keep it all in mind! I don't really mind having to go slow, as long as there is progress. The problem was not knowing how to start when you can't do a single rep of one of the easiest exercices. But I guess I was just being too demending. It was very, VERY slowly, but finally, I've been able to do a few reps.

[@Skadongle]

Sir Canavar honestly to start i just kinda rolled back and forth. Like roll onto your back and try to kick your legs out then bring them back in and as you bring your legs in try to roll forward but controlled. Do this for a few minutes and your abs should be feeling it

[@Catherine_Ea]

@@Skadongle Took a lot of small movements like the one you described, but little by little very very little, there is progress!

[@HealthglowsNet]

This breathing thing is so new! I have never heard of it before, but now, after watching twice and reading your explanation below in the comments, and then trying it out, I finally got it! YESSSS Makes sense. It is very mindful way of exercising, but rewarding. THANKS

[@bbtank3000]

“Why Abs are Killing Your Gains”

[@forteastro6996]

Stomach Vacuum is pretty good for a bloated ab look. Muscular imbalance affecting a hip misalignment may be a reason for a belly. * I don't do stomach vacuum. Windshield wipers + weighted ab rollouts + dragon flags (3 * 8) are pretty good ab exercises meant to be difficult.

[@ziof7984]

I did them for 3 months and other than being able to pull my stomach tighter I didn't notice any difference in the "bloated abs" I'm around 14-15% bf so I'm pretty sure body fat gives you the looks, there's no such a thing as mistakes during exercises that change the frame, that's what I think

[@briankelly7924]

Actually, it does work. Within a week after I started stomach vacuums where I exhaled as I pulled my stomach in I developed the outer lining to my abs. First time I ever saw it.

[@briankelly7924]

Since then I have added the 6 pack promise routines on Jeff's site to further my progress.

[@mikekoz68]

Do your vacuums, that shit works godammit, right Babe?

[@combatsportsaddict2334]

it does work you just cant tell the difference because ur too fat

[@adrianjurado6286]

I’m still having trouble understanding the breathing part it would be great if you could make another video on how to breath properly when doing your ab workouts

[@TheGeehanlolShow]

idk if you're still having trouble but keep this montra in your head. Breath out stomach in, like you're squeezing a bottle

[@rishabhjain3951]

Try to make your core tighter while doing exercise and breathe normally ...it's that simple.

[@Joshwiththefries]

If your abs are bloated it's because your stomach is bloated. This video is BS and you should focus on fixing your diet that's causing the bloating. Or your abs could just be wider genetically and there's nothing you can do about it

[@Littlebpaulmuller-Owner]

@@Joshwiththefries genetics is a poor excuse google body builder bloated abs that's what you get when you don't contract your TA

[@Littlebpaulmuller-Owner]

@@Joshwiththefries keep your bs in your mouth and dont spread it around

[@jayfritz1638]

He's good this guy. No nonsense, knows his stuff, says it how it is, doesn't make it all about him and a chance to show off his own body

[@T-Hawkeyes]

I watched this on April fools and seriously thought Jeff was messing with me.

[@averagegamer9975]

wow basically you got my body type on the thumbnail and stuck ewwwwwww behind it real confidence boost thanks Jeff😅😅😅😂

[@benson1608]

I didn't really understand what I should do now when I contract my abs.

[@loganmaher8953]

Ben Fritz exhale

[@benson1608]

***** Then that's nothing different to what I'm doing.

[@kakikake4055]

so exhaling and controlling the stomach to not get so big when you do the abs is all?

[@benson1608]

kaki kake Just exhale when you contract the muscle. Your workout will work better like that, too.

[@benjaminpenney7150]

Ben Fritz nothing it literally doesn't make a difference

[@LemonMan91]

I started trying to burn fat and build muscle just a few weeks ago. Trying to soak up every little tip I can from this guy.

[@chandrikaganeshkanagal1245]

abs full form a= a b= big s= stomach 😂

[@Monsterup-ye8cr]

Lol

[@aninditadatta4440]

😂

[@kennethwood88]

The technique actually makes a difference. I noticed the first time that I did it.

[@ThorHammercoc]

I'm confused because didn't you post an ab video stating when you do crunches to exhale before you perform the crunch to really work the ab?

[@HowDareYouu]

so u will ''buy the program'' :))

[@ThorHammercoc]

i raul pretty much lol

[@sleepingphoenix6324]

He did. And you're still exhaling here, but by exhaling you don't HAVE to extend your abdominal area. You exhale and contract your abs as hard as possible, (like when people suck their gut in when they take their shirt off) and the contraction is way stronger and it trains the muscle to "shrink in" rather than swell up thats all hes saying. It's not a contradiction.

[@HowDareYouu]

+Sleeping Phoenix something so easy explaind so poor un the video

[@ThorHammercoc]

Sleeping Phoenix Thanks for the explanation

[@modestdaddy2000]

Left over pizza for breakfast. Love having really great genetics and having trained regularly for over 20 years. Lol. That said, we all have struggles and our own body demons. Never compare yourself to anyone else. Focus on you and be the best you, not beat the guy at the gym. To many, I’m lacking, to others I’m a goal. To me, I’m were I want to be and my life is balanced, most of the time. This guy is awesome. One of the few on social media who is worthy of his followers. Keep it up! Being here and learning is the first step and an ongoing one. And please, love who you are and the body you’re in, even when you know it’s not perfect or the way you may want it. Just never give up and be patient.

[@jclapointe899]

At this point I realise I can't even breathe correctly. I do face pulls tho.

[@HasanView]

jeff can u do a video for people who have problems eating more to gain weight ? thanks love your videos!

[@previouslyachimp]

In what sense do you have a problem, a medical issue or you just find it difficult to gain weight?

[@nhozdien5058]

I used to take medical treatment to gain weight since I were 10 years old. It works out well.

[@HasanView]

+previouslyachimp I don't have an medical problem I just don't eat alot, like 3 4 meals a day

[@previouslyachimp]

HasanView Okay, but why exactly can't you eat more, I don't fully understand your predicament?

[@Riwillion]

Try swallowing tablespoons of olive oil daily :) Up to 6, if you want/need to. Just not multiple at a time, that might make you throw up, as your stomach won´t be able to handle that much fat. Also, snack everyday. I had a very easy time putting on weight by eating gingerbread daily, and/or cereal bars ;) But first and foremost, WHY do you want to gain weight? You do realize that will mostly make you more fat, right? Being in a slight calorie surplus may help you put on muscle, but if you go to a significant surplus, you´ll get unnecessarily fat for no reason ;)

[@666ofdoom]

Great information! This is the only video that explains how to perform the abs correctly!

[@sheancarey106]

This is one of the BIGGEST pieces of work out information bar none!, I felt the difference with in the first 30 seconds of my routine, THANKYOU !

[@Joel-Black]

he tries to say: contraction - hold relax - out and in

[@m-squareparkour7541]

MrJoel91 no he's not. Exhale while contracting without pushing your stomach out, keep it flat.

[@wonton7079]

That’s what she said

[@patrickbateman9242]

K Korwal you are absolutely RIGHT! sir!

[@whengrapespop5728]

He's talking about tightening the lowest and longest ab muscle (the one covering your bladder as well) before each rep. *Breathing:* In most exercises you should breathe out when contracting muscles (when your muscles work the most). It's like squeezing a balloon while blowing into it vs squeezing a balloon when letting the air out; it's easier to squeeze it (contract) along with the release of the air (exhale), and easier to blow into the balloon (inhale) when your grip around it is light (less contraction). However, try out different thing and do what feels the most natural.

[@guitarfan7579]

I love how cut and dry he explains things

[@sachads5322]

It's hilarious that this guy just pulls up his shirt to make a point. The ultimate mic drop.

[@dalechen8199]

I love Jeff cuz he is one of the only KZbinrs that doesn’t get affected by clout

[@tommyvan2558]

Wait so when i come up from a crunch, i still breath out, but kinda keep my stomach in?? Thanks

[@jdmhatch11]

yea dude!

[@sean6459]

yeah or just switch your breathing, inhale during contraction and then exhale during the pause

[@strengtics5912]

+Sean Roberts Well no actually to fully contract yout abs you should breathe out,but flex your abs in at the same time. It makes no sense to inhale on the contraction part.

[@sean6459]

Okay mate

[@tommyvan2558]

Thanks bros!

[@gardenboundbylove2193]

I trust you as much as any of the best Experts I could look up to for this kind of information. My girlfriend has found a ton of useful stuff as well, including developing an arch in her feet. Thank you so much man

[@rankalucard3960]

Garden Bound By Love where? M flat footed too

[@thedudewholifts3354]

what about neck training?

[@Carlosbroouh]

+Joaquin Ssj9Devil whoa

[@Garbage315]

IF you're into boxing/fighting sports you best be strengthening your neck

[@idknuttin]

listen to heavy metal, use headphones and put a wig on so you have something to whip around

[@arnbassbaritone]

I was joking but if your gym doesn't have neck machine use bands in all FOUR directions.

[@strNpwrKC]

He has a video for that.

[@PaulnOn]

To anyone who might wonder about how this works; it is about activating an abdominal muscle inside your body called the TVA (transverse abdominal muscle). This muscle should be activated through sucking in while exhaling,breathing through the chest afterwards keeping the tension. This will train the TVA with every ab training. This muscle is also trained during the "vacuum training". This is just researched by me on the internet, so correct me if Im wrong

[@Littlebpaulmuller-Owner]

pretty much on point

[@GoZuHaZa]

Think Jeff is confusing most people her since few of us think about "breathing out as a pushing out motion" infact we vacuum or belly in when breathing out

[@JackGilbertJr]

Ah! That was confusing. But after reading your comments Insee why I was confused. Thanks.

[@elialeiba1344]

GoZuHaZa so when you do ab crunch you should hold your breath?

[@GoZuHaZa]

Albaa Ali omg no..

[@elialeiba1344]

Brah I'm confused about this issue...

[@BasicBodThor]

+Albaa Ali - I think Jeff is saying to tighten in you stomach before you perform a crunch. He's not really saying anything about when to breathe. When he says "blowing out" he doesn't mean breathing out, he means pushing your stomach out.

[@Centurio9]

I knew that if I wait long enough eventually I'll see a video where Jeff says that breathing is killing my gains :D

[@SuperKittyPogoDance]

I can't do this without steroids. I quit!

[@michaelgarza3958]

lol

[@Fadetoblackcollective]

lool

[@bloodandguts9007]

loool

[@vunguyen6194]

looool

[@BalkanBoyBiH]

loooool

[@Mike_E._Kicks]

This is the video that has helped me shovel like no other. Or the one from Jun 1, 2017. You opening my eyes to the importance of contracting the transverse abdominis has really altered my shoveling game for the better. I'm so glad I came across this channel YEARS ago. You've saved me alot of back pain. Thank you Jeff.

[@kyleolin3566]

I was wondering why my gut has been getting bigger, even though Ive been working out!

[@josephavila6167]

Same here bro

[@mikkey246]

Same here, I'm pretty skinny but when I put my clothes on I look thick asf😂

[@habibbialikafe339]

Eat less

[@starvinafricanchild6189]

That explains why I’m always bloated! Makes a lot of sense now..

[@eliasrodriguez2608]

(cough) Mike Chang (cough)

[@OriginalKingRichTv]

(cough) retired (cough)

[@AlexDiaz-sf4qj]

+KingRichTv did you say mike Chang retired ?

[@DLMKGaming]

+Alexander Diaz yea he made a video a week ago or somthing

[@paulfoo7397]

By now, "Chang" should be a slang for money. We can at least start using it in Asia first. *At a restaurant "I got this. Just got my Chang last Tuesday" OR it could be a slang for retard Choose it and we Chinese will make it happen Sorry to those with Chang as their surname tho Hahaha

[@Aj-me8mo]

Ya late Mike Chang been stopped doing those videos and sold his channel

[@arthur1596]

When your happy with your gains: Jeff:

[@justaregularguy9557]

Amazing man. Been doing your older 7 minute videos and trying this method of breathing. It's been great

[@thebrownone5413]

This guy said, DONT BREATHE OUT when doing ab exercises. What am I supposed to do then? I can’t not breathe when doing exercise

[@Sn0_fps]

You can breathe, just shrink your stomach when you exhale

[@kicksapien1335]

Just gotta keep that core tight as fucc

[@Littlebpaulmuller-Owner]

He said that where?

[@Littlebpaulmuller-Owner]

Inhale: Eccentric Exhale: Concentric

[@Littlebpaulmuller-Owner]

Start contracting Transverse Abdominis (cinch in your stomach) at all times during every abs exercises.

[@hanshanszoon]

Damn man, I have been making this mistake for a long time now and my abs really do look bloated. I thought it is so because my back is more hollow than with other people, always has been. I wil do this from now on, I hope it works.

[@tamerrustom1881]

Did it work?

[@hanshanszoon]

@@tamerrustom1881 well, I think so. They look less bloated now than before, but I sometimes just forget to pay attention to it and still train like I used to

[@chrono8233]

Most people's bloat is just from food intolerances.

[@wayup8122]

Very true, so many people are intolerant to lactose and have no idea.

[@insertnameplease1148]

+wayup yea I feel I get gassy af and just messed up stomach form lactose

[@chongtak]

As soon as I stopped eating rice I got lean and my 6pack became apparent. I was killing myself with hours of cardio and severe diet for more than ten years to finally discover I had an intolerance to rice. That suck because I am Asian living in Asia...

[@SONZOFGUNZ37]

I found that we need to space our meals more if you're getting too much gas it helps plus I started buying gluten free protein powder

[@SONZOFGUNZ37]

I found that we need to space our meals more if you're getting too much gas it helps plus I started buying gluten free protein powder

[@aayambhandari67]

Best fitness KZbin channel ever.....

[@aanaqvi2]

Hey Jeff, would you consider posting a video showing the most ergonomic way to sit, especially for those of us who have to spend long hours behind a computer screen?

[@cena4380]

I've been making the same breathing mistake Jeff is talking about in this video, and my abs are somewhat bloated now. Is it possible to flatten your abs if they're already bloated?

[@xcovd2533]

Pretty sure you can, I think this is about working out the muscle beneath your abs.

[@Littlebpaulmuller-Owner]

start Contracting Transverse Abdominis (cinch in your stomach) at all times during every abs exercises from now on.

[@Littlebpaulmuller-Owner]

watch this video "Get a “Flat Stomach” in 22 Days! (HOME WORKOUT) - athleanx"

[@pissinoffbros4020]

Can you do a video on how to deal with unwanted loose skin

[@Kleo3392]

Stay hydrated and it will eventually tighten itself.

[@ManLikeAce]

Eat a vegan diet

[@AgtX999]

use a bulldog clip

[@aidielf]

surgery?

[@_hector__]

It eventually goes away and as Kleo3392 said.

[@AdamJWM]

Absolutely agree with many others, AthleanX is the best fitness and strength channel on the internet and KZbin by far. The second best is not even close.

[@lucianocalderon1952]

why I my stomach gets swollen so much every time I eat? I look pregnant hahaha Its annoying, its looks like im not havibg progression, make a video about that, jeff, please

[@bryansantini]

I got that same issue!!

[@TheThunderwars]

It can be because of gluten intolerance. My sister had that in an extreme way, she stopped gluten and everything disappeared like magic.

[@tonibaloni12]

i think i maybe overeat but when i eat bread and straches by belly is flat lol

[@bovelix]

Either go to a doctor and check if you have an issue with gluten, lactose or something, or you could just try to cut gluten from you diet for awhile like 2 weeks and see if that gives you any improvements. If that doesn't work go on to cut lactose for a few weeks and see if that helps. Simple trial and error should solve your problem. My stomach problems largely went away with a ketogenic meal plan. Just try stuff out and see what works for you! Good luck with your endeavors m8.

[@wayup8122]

Most likely gluten or dairy intolerance. Try cutting each one out for a period of time and see if either effects it, if not, go to a doctor.

[@snoweater179]

"That's bullshit" lol.

[@SkillUpMobileGaming]

💩

[@user-lr3kw4pf3l]

Davide Targaryen 🐂💩

[@orangenejc]

Davide Targaryen ♻

[@TEKKENEnterMyDragon]

SO what this means is vacuum while exhaling?

[@briankelly7924]

you should always exhale while you are vacuuming.

[@i.p.knightly149]

It takes me 10 minutes to vacuum, I have to inhale at some point. Damnit, I'll never shrink my abs.

[@JAShalvey]

Keeps the allergens out of your system. Is it OK to inhale if you use a Dyson with hepa filter?

[@briankelly7924]

I just do it 3 times about 10 second for each one. Total time should take you about half a minute. I did see improvements in my gut within a week.

[@JAShalvey]

That's why you should vacuum on a split routine. Do 1 room each day.

[@MrFowl]

This is why you're the best man. You're the only person I trust on the internet. Respect.

[@desmess879]

So correct me if I’m wrong but, when you do the “crunch” move, you can still breathe out but I have to make sure that my core is tightened and flat?

[@Littlebpaulmuller-Owner]

Yup Inhale: Eccentric Exhale: Concentric Contract Transverse Abdominis (cinch in your stomach) at all times during every abs exercises.

[@YECHIFY]

What female workout videos mean when they say "Pull your bellybutton in."

[@LDarlong]

YECHIFY that’s just a way of saying pull your stomach in. These people just have special ways of saying things. They mean to focus on the belly button.

[@facundomoralesdiorio3802]

ab workout 6-7 times a week? wow, I was doing abs on leg day

[@morbidmutilator7987]

I never use to do this. I don't know why I started. My abs were always toned about to hit my 35yr mark as a female and everything is just not looking to good haha. Thanks for the post been looking for serious answers as to why this is happening. So glad its still available.

[@abdel7903]

Is there any possible way I can reverse bloated abs? I made this mistake and am trying to reverse it.

[@f.a3202]

same. i was a beginner and i trained wrong for 2 months. I'm just gonna stop for some days and I'll start doing the exercises the right way and core exercises and i hope I'll fix them!

[@DanielMorenoTV]

Have you fixed your problem bro?

[@SLEntropy]

is the problem fixed?

[@Littlebpaulmuller-Owner]

​@@f.a3202 Start Contracting Transverse Abdominis (cinch in your stomach) at all times during every abs exercises.

[@ishowyouapple]

Are you saying if you don't breathe a certain way, you will have fat abs? This sounds like bs

[@LifeandLiesSyra]

he is saying that flat ab are caused by training the transv abdominis which is internal. if you do not "brace" it you will not naturally keep your guts "in" and despite being lean you will look with fat abs. it is not about fat but about muscular tension.

[@briankelly7924]

Yes, it is the muscle underneath supporting the outer ab muscles.

[@lancel3933]

The resting position of your abs is not tucked in if you dont do that thats what he meant

[@Ddskiller1]

it is BS your natural relaxed belly is domed shaped simple as that people fall to much into bs like this. Yes the transverse abs get worked but naturally when relaxed your abs will look dome shaped.

[@lancel3933]

+Ddskiller1 you idiot we know that the relaxed shape of the abs is dome shaped the purpose of this vid is to reshape it

[@painismyname4ever]

So do we don't breathe out during a ab crunch or any abs workout until the set is done? I'm kinda confuse rn

[@matejbolta]

same here

[@ProfessionalAmateur8]

He's saying that when you breathe out, don't push your stomach out. Keep your diaphragm in AND keep your abs flexed throughout the whole workout.

[@painismyname4ever]

***** thx keroro

[@trexraze677]

ProfessionalAmateur8 my stomach goes in when i breath out releasing air, my stomach only goes out when breathing in so i'm confused

[@ProfessionalAmateur8]

TreX Raze you're half way there already. He's saying to keep your stomach tight the whole set. Although that's what HE'S saying. I don't know that he's correct about that being the sole cause of bodybuilder's gut popping out.

[@mwestervelt]

At 64 and above knee amputee is working abs along with like chest one day ...shoulders one day and arms another a decent idea realizing that anything is better than nothing....just wish I could get a program from you for me....appreciate your videos and knowledge!