Nitrous

any of you guys do this? think it helps? or was it more of just something guys did back in the day?

for those that dont know what i am talking about:
Bodybuilding.com - Karen Sessions - The Stomach Vacuum Exercise - Pics And Video.

Nitrous

wow this site is gettin a lot of posts lol

davtown

I think that good posture will do more for accentuating a good midsection/physique, but that said, as long as your posture is in check, I don't think vacuums are useless, especially since you can do them pretty much anytime/anywhere (probably a reason why people tend not to do them... "eh, I'll do it later"). I think it's good to teach your body that inward contraction of the abdominals, and the better you are at it, the easier you can hold it (perhaps during a posing routine...)

see: 3 time Mr Olympia Frank Zane. When added to an overall package, the sucked in midsection can give a really impressive effect

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They definatly work when done corectly.. It is the only exercise that strenthens the muscles that pull the abs inward...

RaSP

Very effective when done correctly. My wife had an abdominal separation and the PT had her do these. Worked so well I do them now too.

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Nitrous

sweet thanks for the replys guys