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You said you were on the same routine for 12 months? Many times, I've found increasing intensity by changing to a different workout or very challenging physical sport has "shocked" my whole body into adapting, the side effect being those abs you're talking about.
First off, you shied away from cardio, so of course it would be more difficult to get those "abs" you want.
Second, an example of an increased intensity would be doing interval training, sprints, all-court basketball, swimming, high volume lifting, 5x5 program, etc.
Just find a new challenge for yourself.

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Hmm nah mate, not the same routine, I just meant that I had been keeping up the cardio for a solid 12 months. Every 2-3 months I try and change my weight routines quite a lot, and yah, I do notice a shock to the body hehe. I've always believed that cardio is cardio, if you're buggered at the end you've done well.

I actually use to go running out near these cliffs, they have this huge set of steep stairs that go from the top to the bottom, probably 100 steps. I'd do about 10 sets of these, including stuff like hopping with both feet up each step, bloody tough!

Not sure if my first post really came out enough with what I was meaning. I guess I am just worried that if i concentrate too much on trying to improve my abs, that I am going to slow the progress of gaining overall muscle (because of burning fat/energy).

so.. any further comments? Comments on my workout routine would also be appreciated ;D