abs

nukehiker
nukehiker Posts: 457
edited September 24 in Fitness and Exercise
just curious how much and how often should i be doing ab specific exercises ? currently i lift 3 days a week. usually MWF do 30 min cardio also on those days. then on T th S i do 60 min cardio. 30 min session followed by ab exercises typically 3 exercises of 3-4 sets 15 reps. then another 30 minute cardio session.

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  • JayAlexander
    JayAlexander Posts: 268 Member
    Abs are the only muscle group you can work every day. My favorite thing to do!!
  • JJMS
    JJMS Posts: 42 Member
    I also usually try and hit abs everyday. Switch up your different ab exercises so your hitting upper and lower. I also try and do 50 regular crunches in the morning as soon as I get up on an empty stomach, recommended by my trainer.
  • x_cylence_x
    x_cylence_x Posts: 87
    I also usually try and hit abs everyday. Switch up your different ab exercises so your hitting upper and lower. I also try and do 50 regular crunches in the morning as soon as I get up on an empty stomach, recommended by my trainer.

    what do crunches on an empty stomach do?
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    I also usually try and hit abs everyday. Switch up your different ab exercises so your hitting upper and lower. I also try and do 50 regular crunches in the morning as soon as I get up on an empty stomach, recommended by my trainer.

    what do crunches on an empty stomach do?

    I'm assuming it's so that there's nothing currently digesting in there to hinder the ab routine?
  • christina_c_marks
    christina_c_marks Posts: 101 Member
    jillian michaels 6 week 6 pack abs is a really awsome dvd that combines cardio with core work..she recommends doing it 5 days a week.
  • taryn_perry
    taryn_perry Posts: 193 Member
    If you are weight training/body resistance work (Push ups/pull ups), you are using your core, thus building it's strength as well. You don't have to train your abs daily, nor should you, as like any muscle, it needs a break to allow for recovery. Switch up your routines every 3 weeks and tighten your CORE with each exercise or challenge yourself with push ups (use a BOSU or Stability Ball) or pull ups.

    Also, abs aren't made in the gym, they will only truly "pop" with proper nutrition.
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