YoungGrasshopper Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 I have generally hard abs...but my solar plexus is weak, if a 5 year old were to hit me there I'd hit the ground and cry . Are there any exercises that will isolate the solar-plexus, so I can build and strengthen it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granmasterchen Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 you can always invest in body armor... That which does not destroy me will only make me stronger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bretty101 Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 I'm pretty sure you can't 'build' on your solar plexus, no matter what you do. You can condition yourself to getting used to the pain, but as a nerve centre you can't stop people knocking you out by hitting you here! just keep your elbows in not just when blocking but also when attacking! Bretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searcher Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 There are actually no muscles that are able to be built for the solar plexus, but if learn to always exhale upon impact it does help out. The closest muscle group you have for the area is your upper rectus abdominus and the onlye way to build it up that I have found is doing "zone crunches". "let those who shed blood with me be forever known as my brother." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich67 Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 That is correct. The plexus is essentially a protrusion of cartilage that contains a large amount of nerves. There is no way to build it up. That's why it is a prime striking target, it can really hurt you and knock you down to your knees. Building the rectus abdominus is the only way to help a major blow there. Either that or gain 100 pounds and the layer of fat will protect it! But...I assume that's not an option.... Mixed Martial Artist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_2k3 Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Yeah its like saying, how can I build up my nose; u cant its mearly cartiledge, a bit of bone and sum nerves, that why its a pressure point. I agree with what Bretty said, u've just gotta get ur nerves use to the impact. p.s why not give combat Ki a go, channel ur energy to ur solar plexus! (thats a joke by the way). "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kumite988 Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Umm get hit there and get use to the pain? Exhale//kiai will help too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_2k3 Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Rich67, u seem to know ur stuff, i've noticed on quite a few threads. Are u a physio or somthing? "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
equaninimus Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Hire someone who hits really hard to hit you there repeatedly. have him punch you in the face too, to build that up. There have always been Starkadders at Cold Comfort Farm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granmasterchen Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 thats a good idea! lol That which does not destroy me will only make me stronger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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