[bboy.ro-]

Hey guys, i'm movin on the the harder moves, specifically windmills and flares, and i'm finding that the reason i'm struggling so much is cuz my abs just give up. i think if i had stronger abs i could perform the powermoves a lot better, soo, how do i accomplish that? do u guys hit the gym, do a shitload of crunches, or just build them up by breakin? any advice appreciated, thanks.

[Chucky]

Your very right that flares and windmills require ab strength. However you will get the strength 10 times faster just practicing the moves then you would doing crunches.

[Magic2020]

yea i have kinda of the same problem u can see my abs only if i tightin up my stomache. so if i keep practice mills(hand glide pos.) ill gain ab strenght?

[Burst]

Yeah. Just keep practicing the moves. Then your body will will adapt and get stronger.

Might as well throw in some crunches or whatever at night.

[Bboy samurai]

Yeah, just keep doing the moves. And if you want specific exercises, FORGET THE CRUNCHES. They're an age old exercise that's recently been proven to be not very effective. Just do 10 second ball crunches and leg lifts with a weight attachment.

[Magic2020]

let me ask 1 more question im like 10lbs over weight is it good i jump rope about 30min a day? i would run but its like loose dogs in my apt. area and i would hit the tredmill ah my apt. gym but them idiots fucked the whole gym up. and also i eat an apple 2x a day and a small bowl of carrots 1x a day whut else should i do?

[OneH22A]

you can also try v-ups (lay flat with arms extended and bring up feet and try to touch your feet)

[Bboy samurai]

Originally Posted by Magic2020 let me ask 1 more question im like 10lbs over weight is it good i jump rope about 30min a day? i would run but its like loose dogs in my apt. area and i would hit the tredmill ah my apt. gym but them idiots fucked the whole gym up. and also i eat an apple 2x a day and a small bowl of carrots 1x a day whut else should i do?

The jump rope (along with weights and bboyin') got me back into peak physical condition in one month. And don't starve yourself either. We're young, and our metabolism is already high. So eat whatever you want, just as long as it's in moderation. Worry about dieting when you get older.

Anyway, yeah. The jump rope is my favorite cardio exercise. Research shows that if you jump rope everyday for one month for 1/2 hour, you can increase your jump height by 3 inches. That's tite. Oh yeah, don't forget to jump rope on a soft surface. You'll ruin your knees if you don't. I recommend roping at a track or a gym floor. The speed bag is good too. I've adopted training routines used by the world's best boxers like Ali, Tyson, Manny Pacquiao, etc.

[shrapple]

Some people just have thicker stomaches than other people and it takes harder work for definition but that doesn't mean the abs arent strong. Some peopel are built for power combos better than other people and will have an easier time learning the techniques because of this. Just because your abs aren't strong enough right now just means you will have to work a little harder then the ripped type of bboys. If I were you I would watch what I eat and work on your arms and abs because arms are real important in flares too.

[Desi Boogie]

I thought flares wasn't hugely arm strength, but moreso technique and sweeping leg momentum?

Yeah i've been needing to get back into physical shape for ages but i just never make the time, i'm such a lazy ass.

Peace