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Ab question

tlapdx72
tlapdx72 Posts: 311 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I have just started adding abs to my workouts. I do a total of 100 abdominal exercises. I am wondering if it is okay to do this everyday, or if I should do this every other day.

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  • pbxr
    pbxr Posts: 100 Member
    My personal health coach says that unless you have abdominal or back injuries, the core muscles of the stomach can take being worked on a daily basis. I find that sometimes *I* want a break, but my tummy seems to be doing alright... :wink:

    HTH!
  • Chrissun
    Chrissun Posts: 148
    I agree with pbxr. Abs do not require a rest day but you might. :smile: I do my ab workout Monday through Friday.
  • alantin
    alantin Posts: 621 Member
    Do you train your back that hard too?
  • p1nkpr1ncess
    p1nkpr1ncess Posts: 254 Member
    I have been taught that abs can be trained often, I usually incorporate them into most workouts and do a specific ab workout twice a week - I love the burn! :)

    Also a good point to train the back muscles in the core at the same time as they support the abs :)
    -x-x-
  • alantin
    alantin Posts: 621 Member
    Training your core is really important!
    I got rid of chronic back pains when I had done abs and back training for a while.
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