my ab story | how I got my abs | how to grow your abs

Whats up guys! Here's a little bit of a background into the transformation of my abs over time and to show you how I got my abs. I always get asked if I got them from just running but a lot went into making my body what it is today! Hopefully this helps and inspires you a bit. With hard work and consistency you can get the body you want too!
instagram: / hellahgood9

[@ndelemahosi3499]

You are so real, your humility is so refreshing in this ego fueled KZbin.

[@chrishomer]

Eat well, run. Love this advice. I've been following this for 6 months and I've made some great progress. Nowhere near yours, but I WILL get there! Thanks for sharing

[@HellahGood]

It's the best way to live! You will for sure! Keep it up man

[@chrishomer]

HellahGood 👍

[@PauloCesar-jq6lv]

Chris Homer you practice some weight training or body weight training (such as push-ups and bars)

[@chrishomer]

Paulo César Me? Yes, a little. I started visiting the gym once a week 3 months ago, then more recently I’ve got no access to a gym, so I’ve started doing some beginners calisthenics instead, and watching people like hellahgood for tips! Pull ups, push ups, dips and running for me. Along with a while foods plant based diet, check out my videos if you can.

[@Nate.Renaissance]

Chris Homer - Vegan Athelete hey i am 15 started gym a month ago and made good progress but i here everyone saying do calisthentics pls help 😂😂 what should i do like chin ups and jogging everyday

[@nicholasread7369]

there's a dude at the gym I go to who is in his 70s and has crazy abs... I don't know his story, but I know I want to look that good at his age

[@HellahGood]

amazing! Love seeing older fit people, too.. super inspiring

[@patrickp992]

At 70's? Probably roid. No kidding.

[@brandonbandstra226]

Ask for us...and how you seent them?

[@codypresson8833]

Dude you deserve A LOT more subscribers

[@HellahGood]

thanks so much that means a lot!

[@emmanueladomako6042]

HellahGood what ab workouts you be doing ?? And for how long

[@emmanueladomako6042]

HellahGood is there any home ab workouts you can do without going to the gym ?

[@Jb-uc6mj]

At least a mill

[@TheKing-tf6mu]

Someone with abs who wears a Shirt. Hands up!

[@HellahGood]

sometimes haha

[@buruke3236]

The King 😂 what? You expect people to walk around naked or some shit.

[@hieroglyph321]

LOL

[@fullmooninbloom]

You are a great storyteller and you have a soothing voice. Your story helps motivate me. I am glad you keep it 100!! YES, sometimes our initial motivations for working out are shallow but it's our DISCIPLINE that keeps us going! There is nothing shallow about the sweat, time, and calculation you put in your journey. It feels good to feel great at the beach -- it sure was my catalyst! Would love to hear more talks, audiobook, etc.

[@DaytimeVegan]

Love what you said about age being nothing but a number. That's the motto I live by. Great video!

[@HellahGood]

Glad to hear it! Thanks so much!

[@_jakehames]

I didn't know you went to UMass! I'm a fellow alum, I just graduated this past May. I love your videos. Thanks for the constant inspiration!

[@HellahGood]

that's awesome! love the zoo! thanks so much man

[@doxygenesis4612]

I love these videos, so great! I actually really wanna run more like you did since I do running at school! Keep up the great work!!

[@HellahGood]

thanks so much! do it!

[@adily]

Dear Hellah, you are such an inspiration to me , I really appreciate you ! Keep the good work :)

[@HellahGood]

thank you so much Adily! I really appreciate that!

[@hansxaver7751]

I think in one year you are going to have at least 50000 suscribers. love you videos. I have stopped running because I‘m afraid of losing muscels. So I do just calesthenics in the moment. You motivate me to start running again and i hope i dont lose too much muscles

[@HellahGood]

That would be amazing! Thanks so much. That's awesome man.. you can do it! Maybe try to do more interval style running and add some sprints in there to strengthen your muscles, too!

[@YienLiu]

I should make a video on how I got my FLab

[@HellahGood]

do it!

[@brazilianvegan4458]

Hey really good to meet fit vegan guy... my name is Ronaldo I am Brazilian and I live in London. Been mostly vegan but looking for Inspiration and you do just that ! Thank you for your advice !

[@HellahGood]

awesome man! add me on instagram so I can follow you too @hellahgood9

[@maheshswamy9988]

@@HellahGood Will follow you definitely

[@jakerichardson3322]

Hey I liked your soccer story, I can relate to you on that. I played high school JV soccer my freshman year and I was one of the smallest kids on my team at around 5'1. I also did and am doing cross country and track in highschool.

[@HellahGood]

That's awesome Jake! How is it going? Keep up the hard work - height and physical features don't matter - it's all about the hard work!

[@adamrattiner4651]

You look like the Black Panther in your under armour! Exactly what kind of ab exercises or sit-ups do you do and how many are you doing with equipment or without equipment. How many reps do you do and how many times a day! OR do you have an older blog showing this?

[@HellahGood]

Haha thanks Adam..yeah check my last video to see the ab workouts I do!

[@GyulaJentetics]

Beautiful man you are and great sport instructor you done a lot for us and your self aswell Thanks for all I'll keep following you Good Luck 😉👊💪🥳👍

[@jaimebrolavis]

Best Athlete (Soccer Player) KZbin Channel

[@HellahGood]

joel lantey I really appreciate those kind words. Thank you so much!

[@Growingupgordy]

I’ve been working for my abs and this helped inspire me a lot !

[@HellahGood]

So glad to hear that! You got this Kamille!

[@FromPanictoParis]

I love your channel bro super motivating and honest . You seem like you have no ego also which I really respect. Super cool .

[@HellahGood]

thank you so much man!

[@imnotgoodwithnames8502]

Listening to this made me remember when I was jounger in hightschool and first started doing excersice just the same way you said, everyday before sleeping I did pushups, sit ups, jumping jacks, and whatever came to mind every single day without stopping not thinking about food, rest, or any of that complicated stuff and before I knew it my friends began to tell me I looked better and "cooler" while I just kept being the guffy, comedy kid of the school, and before long I was probably one of the most popular kids without me even realizing, and here I was just thinking who else could I play UNO or Jenga while meeting everyone on the god damn school xD hahaha

[@HellahGood]

haha that's awesome thanks for sharing!

[@carcarcar000]

You videos relax me ! Keep up man !

[@HellahGood]

Thank you!

[@krishnamurugan937]

I love your channel bro😍

[@enricodandolo7105]

Changed my life, not kidding, I’m going to look like you by doing the same you did

[@HellahGood]

you can do it!!

[@slikevfx]

so inspiring

[@mostunique5941]

Just run, eat well and do some core workouts. Simple as that👍

[@HellahGood]

Exactly!

[@minukjeong7647]

I actually started running for a month and did some core workouts for 3 weeks and I saw my abs showing it was cool!

[@mostunique5941]

@@minukjeong7647 yea, it's very simple. People over complicate everything

[@ateyaba7253]

@@minukjeong7647 Same here, it had been around 10 years that I didn’t see them, I actually felt like seeing an old friend again lol

[@kunalbisht449]

Great work👍💪

[@tejasrabari2947]

Really Honest Lot Of lovee♥️🇮🇳

[@bonniea3749]

Thanks Hellah for the motivation. !!!

[@HellahGood]

You got it Bonnie!

[@jyeah2]

Beautiful story man. You Killin it!

[@HellahGood]

thanks so much Ganesh!

[@maxw2671]

How many push ups and sit ups did you do in high school

[@HellahGood]

I did pushups til burn out but sit ups like 50

[@games_den]

Do you ever have shin pains, if you have what you do to let it go away?

[@Ayush_talks]

He is my inspiration!❤

[@lovebjornson5180]

Hey Hellah! I’m a footballer (soccer) and I want to get more lean and shredded cause I think that’d really improve my speed and stamina. I’m 16 rn and have pretty bulky muscles and I weigh 75kg and 178cm tall. Around 4 years ago I was skinny and really really fast, but now I have much more bulky muscle and I’m not so fast and agile anymore compared to my teammates/opponents. I think I’d benefit from doing what you did when you were “too” big, losing muscle. I think I’d be faster and more agile since I don’t weigh as much. How should I do?

[@shaereh2054]

What kind of workout you do for your ab?

[@HellahGood]

I have a video actually were I show a long of that called what I eat and how I train.. maybe that will help!

[@atlanteanempress5011]

Hi, I wanted to know if running is all you do....or do you weightlift? Because My issue is my arms and back they are not as toned as I want them to be compared to my lower body, do you have any tips? Btw love your channel Im going to start running now ❤

[@HellahGood]

Hey! I actually have another video where I talk about the other workouts I do. For arms and back maybe try doing more pushups, pull-ups, and if you want to use weight you can find a lot of great workouts to target those parts of the body on youtube and instagram! So glad to hear you're going to start running! Let me know how it goes

[@atlanteanempress5011]

HellahGood Thanks bro, I will check those out...Ill let you know later then 💕

[@JenniferWasylenko]

I love your videos. What advice can you give me for creating/editing videos? I am wanting to learn.

[@HellahGood]

Thanks! Just figure out what type of videos you like and what look you want to achieve and practice filming that way. All of my videos are edited in iMovie and it may be a little confusing at first but once you get the hang of it you'll be a pro. You can find KZbin videos about it too

[@tomgroves1497]

Such quality videos

[@HellahGood]

Grovsey Tech thank you so much! I appreciate it!

[@patrickp992]

Are you the abs king! I would never wear a shirt if I have your abs :-)

[@HellahGood]

thank you!!

[@elmarcus6594]

Listos para el Hellan Chalenge 💙💙you are my inspiration

[@HellahGood]

you got this!!

[@juanmanuelmartin5298]

another great video man keep it up

[@HellahGood]

jjkig hjkjjj thank you! I appreciate it!

[@danielthomas6890]

jjkig hjkjjj is

[@daviddeinbo9438]

Good advice. Don't forget about how much genetics play a part in muscle definition and or gains.

[@HellahGood]

Thanks. Definitely plays a part but I wouldn't say as major as healthy eating, consistency, and maintenance. It took me at least 10 years to build my body into what it is today so I try to make that clear to people who are looking for the quick fix or easy excuse as to why they can't do it

[@johnrex9290]

Hey, i also want to get good physique, i also want to run, but how much distance i should run daily?

[@HellahGood]

It depends on what your body can handle. Start small and keep building on weekly or biweekly. Your limit will be pushed the more you get used to it

[@johnrex9290]

HellahGood thanks buddy

[@XLEZZY_REUPLOADS]

cardio isn't really good for bodybuilding. if you're still growing a bit of cardio is good, but otherwise nah.

[@jacobrice5024]

does genetics also play a role in the muscle build and degree of definition for certain muscles? just wondering if its harder for some people to get there and also stay there. It seems hard for me to gain fat or muscle so can genetics play a large role ?

[@HellahGood]

Hey you inspired part of my new video where I answer this question.. check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/amKah6yldttreKM&lc=UgyjQF_IWNVcp1qx-qF4AaABAg thanks for the question!

[@skillkicker]

Great video man. Good motivation for me 🙏🏼

[@HellahGood]

Thanks you! Glad to hear it

[@ReallyReal_1]

Started video ignorant, finished inspired

[@ReallyReal_1]

GhoulKiller9001 lmao

[@HellahGood]

Really Real you got it! Keep it going

[@ShahZ]

@HellaGood respect bro, you are an inspiration.

[@HellahGood]

thanks so much man!

[@MangoPineappleGirl]

Oh wow lol you went to my college! 😎

[@HellahGood]

you were, you are, U MASS!

[@mikkiepuch6608]

Thank you!! This motivates me!!

[@HellahGood]

Thanks so much! that means a lot

[@IBlockAds]

Bro can you help me please I am a 6-2 in height and always weighted 14 stone. I started running and I’m down to 12 stone but still have some belly fat. I’m worried I will be underweight if I go any lower can you give me any tips please?

[@woog1970]

Thanks bro. I'm hitting 48 and it's just a number. Encouraging video. Keep up the good work👍🏾

[@HellahGood]

100%! Thanks so much man!

[@parthapratim004]

U r an inspiration... Salute.

[@HellahGood]

thanks so much!

[@parthapratim004]

@@HellahGood u r welcome. #HellahGood

[@navjyot_ironman]

Very inspirational.

[@HellahGood]

thanks man!

[@jackiehuang5391]

Hi, HellahGood. How many sit-ups do you do everyday?

[@sergiothephotographer]

Thank you! Were you plant based in high school?

[@MrStrikemasterice]

Lmao, i used to do this when I was about that age as well. I was in boarding school so I would do it right before I showered, in the afternoon after I got back from classes and before I went to bed. This kinda gave me a nice muscle base growing up although I wasn't really 'strong'.

[@HellahGood]

Haha that's awesome! You gotta get it in somehow right?

[@jeremystimiloski4356]

New subscriber and I finished all your videos today. I need more!

[@HellahGood]

Jeremy Stimiloski Thank you so much! More videos will be coming soon! Let me know what kind you would like to see in the near future. Thank you

[@sebastianrechtman3749]

I would like to see a video of exactly what stomach exercises you do

[@HellahGood]

Working on it!

[@sebastianrechtman3749]

wow, I'm so happy you replied. I honestly think you have the best abs I ever saw, so I'm just really curious what exercises you do for the abs

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

Nice informative video!👍😀

[@HellahGood]

Thank you!

[@ouija8498]

What do u do for abs??? Reps and sets also?

[@HellahGood]

I actually have a video where I talk about what I eat and how I workout

[@DEATHxTHExKIDx1]

Dang probably my biggest regret is not being more active during high school stuck at 5'6 forever.

[@HellahGood]

dang that's always the way.. you only regret the workouts you DONT do!

[@garethathenry]

Great video man. Keep it up

[@HellahGood]

Thank you!

[@shadymaark7258]

I am 13 and am struggling to lose weight as I feel like am fat. I want to build up muscle within my core while also losing fat. I hope you could tell me which exercises would be best for fat loss and ultimately building up abs and chest muscle.

[@HellahGood]

run! and do body weight exercises

[@shadymaark7258]

Thank you @HellahGood

[@razeenkasandas7094]

Awesome video

[@frankrios6549]

Can you do a video of how a high school soccer workout should look like

[@HellahGood]

Hey man I'm definitely slacking on getting a soccer video out. I'm hoping to do one soon, though, because I have had a good amount of requests. Stay tuned!

[@frankrios6549]

HellahGood alright I will

[@MoBottt]

Wow

[@HellahGood]

thanks!

[@SkyBreakSecurity]

UMASS Amherst, represent!

[@HellahGood]

the best!!!

[@1kiwibird23]

How do you get the motivation to run on days when don’t feel like it?

[@ReallyReal_1]

Akshay Chaudhary why do you run? What will you achieve if you do run? Are you a baby? Come on don't be a wuss. Stuff like that works for me. Run with friends and push urself

[@HellahGood]

Akshay Chaudhary I usually do my runs early in the day but I’ve had days that I didn’t feel like running until much later than my usual time. I’ve never really felt that I don’t want to run at all. I think the fact that I came a long way keeps me going. It’s the why stop now mentality. After challenging myself for this journey my mindset everyday is that I want to prove myself right and get it done. The mindset makes it easier for me to stay motivated everyday.

[@BigBoyaf9669]

4’11 as a freshman holy shit I was 6’0 freshman year and was 6’2 by the end of senior year I know height I a genetic factor but I can just imagine the height jokes but glad you got a growth spurt and that you’re 5’9

[@HellahGood]

haha yeah it was rough!

[@wonderkaaka9250]

I’m 14 and I’m 4 ft 11 aswell

[@HellahGood]

you'll grow and it doesn't matter how tall or big you are, it's about the work you put in. You got this!

[@wonderkaaka9250]

HellahGood Thankyou so much your videos are awesome and your advice will really help me out , I’m going to start to work hard and hopefully improve myself 👍🙏

[@elizastarbrand5]

You’re not alone man. I was in the same situation as this man and I ended up being 5 ft 9 as well. I guess its a West African thing (Nigerian by the way). Also love your channel, highly inspirational and I hope your path keeps flourishing

[@jjulian5776]

Awesome Bro

[@cormanz123]

Great videos, really inspiring :)

[@HellahGood]

Thanks Cory!

[@chinoscars5655]

Also genetics have to do alot with it. Some people have to eat and workout alot to create those muscles on the stomach part because of their genetics.

[@distortionto1066]

can u share your workout routine?

[@HellahGood]

Definitely. I actually have a video on how I train and what I eat

[@ab1king]

No way you're from Mali!!! I move to Canada 7years ago from Bamako. It's crazy how I am relating to you. I was under 5 feet first year of high school and I was dedicated to be the most athletic guy in my football (soccer) team. I am starting to get into running as well and I have been vegan for 2 years. To bad you're in the US I would of liked to meet you. Keep up the good work! Ps. I have a few vlogs on my channel. Check them out!!

[@ReallyReal_1]

Abraham Ombotimbé I'll sub u

[@HellahGood]

Abraham Ombotimbé Thank you! That’s awesome! Small world huh? Always great to hear from another fellow Malian! Where in Bamako are you from? Are you still playing? I’ll check out your channel.

[@ab1king]

From kouloubleni. And yes I still play from time to time but not as often as I would like to due to uni work.

[@HellahGood]

Abraham Ombotimbé oh ok. If you’re on instagram hit me up @hellahgood9

[@TheRealBrayo]

Good stuff!

[@HellahGood]

thank you!

[@iftomatosareafruitwhyisntk4038]

How many did you do roughly per day?and how long it take until you saw results?

[@HellahGood]

If Tomato's are a fruit why isn't ketchup a jam? I started just doing as much as my body would let me, I wanted that quick result but than I realized to do solid ab workouts instead of just high ineffective quantities. The result was then quicker. Few weeks in I was seeing definite results but this was doing abs in the morning and at night.

[@ibrahimhassan3583]

nucleus overload

[@geraldomedrano5558]

Do you use any preworkouts?

[@HellahGood]

Never have!

[@distortionto1066]

also bro, do you use weight in your ab exercises?

[@HellahGood]

I don't

[@piotrmarcinkiewicz5391]

What rep range of weight trsining to do?

[@HellahGood]

I always do 3 sets and just do whatever your body can handle in terms of weight

[@Evangelist.Elizabeth]

Meet your new subbie!!

[@HellahGood]

So nice to meet you, Liz! Stay awhile ;)

[@seyessamba9138]

Bravo mon gars Great job 💪

[@HellahGood]

Merci beaucoup!

[@EmmanuelA-r4z]

U went to Umass??

[@Sch1zoGamingIndia]

It's easy man. If your fat , reduce the calories, increase cardio and you'll burn the fat off revealing your abs. All those crunches will just add definition. It's not difficult it just requires patience and consistency, both of which are the MOST important

[@HellahGood]

exactly! you said it perfectly

[@sethdossett1304]

sounds like you're explaining secretofathleticism by Chong Xie.. fascia tensioning in abs,glutes,, i bet your feet tense too when you run.. tendons pop out on your feet..

[@HellahGood]

Oh wow thanks for sending that. I never heard about that. I guess training with so many different people I've learned little things like that without even realizing

[@sethdossett1304]

yeah look at his instagram page, lots of evidence that elite athletes use their feet differently, neurologically enhancing connective tissue and glute dominace over quad. shows why some people see results and some dont from same exact training program to increase athleticism.. check it out

[@HellahGood]

So interesting! I'm gunna. Thanks so much

[@zawarrudod9659]

How much calories do you eat per day? :( I'm eating 1500 calories, I'm 5'9 and around 14% body fat and I'm not getting abs or losing weight anymore, any advice? Thanks!) Oh and I'm 140 lbs..

[@HellahGood]

I've never tracked my calories but that seems like way too few calories! Are you plant based? What do you eat in a day?

[@zawarrudod9659]

HellahGood hey thanks for replying and no I'm not plant based I eat a meditaranian diet

[@HellahGood]

Similar in terms of the plant foods, then. Do you feel full after eating and at the end of the day?

[@zawarrudod9659]

HellahGood not really :(

[@HellahGood]

You should look up WSLF eating and mr and mrs. vegan on youtube. They promote eating as much as you need to be satisfied in what I believe is the healthiest way - whole foods .. oats, rice, legumes, vegetables, and fruits in their whole form. They also discuss the science behind that type of eating. Two books I've also liked are The McDougall program for maximum weight loss and the starch solution

[@AoNLobby]

Those insertions are next level

[@HellahGood]

thanks man!

[@distortionto1066]

you lose stamina by gaining muscle?? i play soccer as well and im afraid this might happen since stamina is my biggest asset

[@HellahGood]

I don't think it will affect your stamina if you're gaining a little muscle but if you're huge then it can. You should be alright if you're not bulking up like crazy

[@tejasdubey2161]

Swoll body. 💪🏾💪🏾

[@kinghaido23]

Nice Video👌

[@HellahGood]

Kilian Haider Thank you so much!

[@elliotvanwebberproduction8200]

what is your morning routine ?? :)

[@HellahGood]

maybe I should film one!

[@elliotvanwebberproduction8200]

yes that would be great, and your very inspirational @@HellahGood

[@imdenrypaul]

Subscribed!

[@shetkarabhijeete0762]

You are superb bro. But what do you do for living? How you adjust your exercise and work life?

[@HellahGood]

Thank you! I play soccer and I also train people in soccer. I've always been able to balance the two really well even when I didn't have an athletic job. I really hold my physical health high on my list of priorities.. Probably only 2nd to my mental health

[@ad0474]

What is your height and weight, answer please...

[@HellahGood]

I'm 5'9 and usually around 160 and 162

[@ad0474]

@@HellahGood thanx and your body is awesome and look great.

[@ernestpaulferrer4304]

Yow can you share your complete workout?

[@HellahGood]

I have a video actually on what workouts I do in addition to running

[@connerstoddard8750]

HellahGood which video?

[@ReallyReal_1]

I just naturally have mine. It really sucks tho, cus u can't put on any weight

[@HellahGood]

Really Real That’s great you got your Abs. Gradually increase your calories intake

[@armansagitov7709]

Настоящий мужик! Уважуха с казахстана!

[@HellahGood]

thank you man!

[@sunshine-fv4gg]

you look like will smith!

[@HellahGood]

i'll take it!

[@cyrillesayak1799]

6:17 thanks me later ☺

[@kntwing23]

U SAY EAT WELL?WELL I DON'T KNOW WHAT KIND OF FOODS TO EAT HEALTHY ? IS THERE ANY STERIODS USE?

[@HellahGood]

No way all natural is the way to go.. whole foods like fruits vegetables nuts seeds grains legumes.

[@OmoruyiOmofonmwan]

You have the exact same beach shorts as my brother at 5:43

[@HellahGood]

haha awesome!

[@OmoruyiOmofonmwan]

@@HellahGood My abs story is kind of similar to yours. As you can tell from the name I am a Naija boy. I was really skinny when I was younger but randomly at 16 I woke up with abs. Then I started doing solely ab exercises to impress my crush but they were skinny man abs. I went to college, I got into training MMA, which led to me running and lifting weights. Now my abs were super defined. Kind of fell off since I have going through some stuff but you have inspired me. Thanks.