How can I build these side muscles ?? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

RemyLebeau97 · 10-27-2003, 08:58 PM

Ok so Im a pretty toned guy everywhere else except for on my sides. My ribs are visible and Im not liking the way that looks at all. I was wondering if theres any exercises out there to where I can tone my sides up and put a little muscle on them so you won't beable to see the out lines of my ribs. It's not really that big of a deal I just think it's nasty looking. Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.

HugAPug · 10-27-2003, 11:05 PM

Whenever I need ideas on how to work a certain body part I turn to: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.htm

It sounds like you want to work your lats so I'll direct you here:

Lats

I hope this is some help.

Plan9Senior · 10-27-2003, 11:07 PM

I first thought you meant your lats, but when I reread what you said, it sounds as if you are talking about the front/side of your body (since that is where the ribs are mostly visable).

The muscles that run down the sides of your stomach in a slanted direction are called the obliques. In order to build them you need to incorporate a new set of exercises into your stomach workout. While doing a crunch, twist your body to one side focusing on the oblique muscle, then repeat for the other side.

CandleInTheDark · 10-28-2003, 08:17 AM

I think he is talking about the serratus.

Dano069 · 10-28-2003, 10:14 AM

Yes, twisting movements will hit the serratus muscles. If you want to add bulk, you'll need to use some weight while twisting. BUT, be very careful, you can really screw up your back if you use too much weight. You can do twisting cruches or bent over twists with a broom handle across your shoulders. You can also do standing side bends with a bar across your shoulders.

If you have a workout partner, you can do medicine ball passes. Sit on the floor, back to back, and pass a medicine ball, back and forth, in a circular fashion. Good luck!

RemyLebeau97 · 11-03-2003, 09:38 PM

This is the Muscle Im talking about...the serratus anterior http://www.shockfamily.net/skeleton/...ratus+anterior

Plan9Senior · 11-04-2003, 12:04 AM

Here are your Obliques shown here, I could have sworn you meant these:

As for your Serratus, here are a few exercises targed directly towards strengthening them:

Cable crunches

Ball rollout:

hope that helps.

Sleepyjack · 11-04-2003, 08:22 PM

Hmmm i didn't even though there was any muscle there *feels rib*

I have the same deal, i basically just hav rib cage there, i really don't mind it. Although i don't work out so much for the aesthetic purposes, so i am not sure what these muscles would actually do for you?

anyway, it's always interesting to find something out about your body

Mael · 11-04-2003, 09:40 PM

for the serratus and obliques, you're not gonna get a whole lot of size. the only people that really do get size there are hardcore bodybuilders and often that's with some help (wink wink).

Deadmemory · 11-12-2003, 06:12 PM

lay on your side with your legs straight, one on top of the other, and push up with your arm, hold yourself up for a good 8 seconds or so, and then back down, repeat.
its like a sideways push up.

10-27-2003, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
RemyLebeau97 I stole my boyfriends TFP, hehe !! Location: Galveston, TX	How can I build these side muscles ?? Ok so Im a pretty toned guy everywhere else except for on my sides. My ribs are visible and Im not liking the way that looks at all. I was wondering if theres any exercises out there to where I can tone my sides up and put a little muscle on them so you won't beable to see the out lines of my ribs. It's not really that big of a deal I just think it's nasty looking. Any suggestions would be appreciated, thanks.

10-27-2003, 11:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Plan9Senior Banned Location: Orange County, California	I first thought you meant your lats, but when I reread what you said, it sounds as if you are talking about the front/side of your body (since that is where the ribs are mostly visable). The muscles that run down the sides of your stomach in a slanted direction are called the obliques. In order to build them you need to incorporate a new set of exercises into your stomach workout. While doing a crunch, twist your body to one side focusing on the oblique muscle, then repeat for the other side. Last edited by Plan9Senior; 10-27-2003 at 11:10 PM..

10-28-2003, 08:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
CandleInTheDark Addict Location: Where the music's loudest	I think he is talking about the serratus. __________________ Where there is doubt there is freedom.

10-28-2003, 10:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dano069 is Nucking Futs! Location: On the edge of sanity	Yes, twisting movements will hit the serratus muscles. If you want to add bulk, you'll need to use some weight while twisting. BUT, be very careful, you can really screw up your back if you use too much weight. You can do twisting cruches or bent over twists with a broom handle across your shoulders. You can also do standing side bends with a bar across your shoulders. If you have a workout partner, you can do medicine ball passes. Sit on the floor, back to back, and pass a medicine ball, back and forth, in a circular fashion. Good luck! __________________ I may look attentive, but I'm taking peeks down your blouse faster than the human eye can follow.

11-03-2003, 09:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
RemyLebeau97 I stole my boyfriends TFP, hehe !! Location: Galveston, TX	Here it is This is the Muscle Im talking about...the serratus anterior http://www.shockfamily.net/skeleton/...ratus+anterior

10-27-2003, 11:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
HugAPug Crazy Location: Edmonton, AB	Whenever I need ideas on how to work a certain body part I turn to: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/exercises.htm It sounds like you want to work your lats so I'll direct you here: Lats I hope this is some help.

11-04-2003, 12:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
Plan9Senior Banned Location: Orange County, California	Here are your Obliques shown here, I could have sworn you meant these: As for your Serratus, here are a few exercises targed directly towards strengthening them: Cable crunches Ball rollout: hope that helps. Last edited by Plan9Senior; 11-04-2003 at 12:07 AM..

11-04-2003, 08:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Sleepyjack Fast'n'Bulbous Location: Australia, Perth	Hmmm i didn't even though there was any muscle there feels rib I have the same deal, i basically just hav rib cage there, i really don't mind it. Although i don't work out so much for the aesthetic purposes, so i am not sure what these muscles would actually do for you? anyway, it's always interesting to find something out about your body

11-04-2003, 09:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mael Banned Location: The Hell I Created.	for the serratus and obliques, you're not gonna get a whole lot of size. the only people that really do get size there are hardcore bodybuilders and often that's with some help (wink wink).

11-12-2003, 06:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Deadmemory Upright	lay on your side with your legs straight, one on top of the other, and push up with your arm, hold yourself up for a good 8 seconds or so, and then back down, repeat. its like a sideways push up.