Stomach cramps while doing sit ups.. HELP!!

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queenmluv
queenmluv Posts: 12 Member
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I am completely out of shape & really need to work on this gut, but everytime I try to do sit ups, I get the most painful charlie horse in my stomach that moves around on the right side & last for about 2-5 mins. What is that about & what can I do to fix it???

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  • JennaGirls
    JennaGirls Posts: 3
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    Not sure what it's about, but try doing squats--those target more areas than a sit-up, and they're much easier on your back. You'll also get more bang for your buck doing squats.
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
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    Do squats and deadlifts - they'll make you stronger then a lame situp ever will!
  • Ta2dchic20
    Ta2dchic20 Posts: 376 Member
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    Are you sure you don't have a hernia?
  • loopingcaterpillar
    loopingcaterpillar Posts: 156 Member
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    warm up before you begin
  • Dayquasar
    Dayquasar Posts: 182 Member
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    I would go to the doctor to see if it's a more serious issue, or did you eat right before?
  • queenmluv
    queenmluv Posts: 12 Member
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    Not sure what it's about, but try doing squats--those target more areas than a sit-up, and they're much easier on your back. You'll also get more bang for your buck doing squats.

    I'll definitely try to do squats, although thats a bit like droppin it like its hot and I may not be able to up get from that.. lol
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
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    Are you sure you don't have a hernia?

    ^ I would get this checked out.
  • queenmluv
    queenmluv Posts: 12 Member
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    I would go to the doctor to see if it's a more serious issue, or did you eat right before?

    I may need to do that... & no, I do them at night right b4 I go to bed.
  • queenmluv
    queenmluv Posts: 12 Member
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    Are you sure you don't have a hernia?


    Do hernia's come back? I had hernial surgery when I was 5 yrs old.
  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
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    Not sure what it's about, but try doing squats--those target more areas than a sit-up, and they're much easier on your back. You'll also get more bang for your buck doing squats.

    I think you tried to herp, but derped
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
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    Are you sure you don't have a hernia?


    Do hernia's come back? I had hernial surgery when I was 5 yrs old.

    It's possible and it's also possible to have a hernia in a different location.
  • queenmluv
    queenmluv Posts: 12 Member
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    Are you sure you don't have a hernia?


    Do hernia's come back? I had hernial surgery when I was 5 yrs old.

    It's possible and it's also possible to have a hernia in a different location.

    Thanks!! I definitely didnt know that.

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