Abs Day intimidates me. Help!

ciaralizabeth
ciaralizabeth Posts: 14 Member
edited August 2015 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey everyone. I have been working out consistently for 10 weeks. I work out 3 to 4 days a week and I alternate between upper body and lower body days. My problem is "Abs Day". I don't have much knowledge about effective routines. Also, I don't want to look silly/incompetent in my local gym. I end up skipping this day.

I need help making up a good routine for a beginner (and general support )

My stats:
Starting weight 210
Current weight 199
Goal weight 145
Age 26
Height 5'2

Thanks

Replies

  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    What day?
  • LolBroScience
    LolBroScience Posts: 4,537 Member
    You don't need an Abs day. Toss in a few sets at the end of your workout a few times a week if it's that big of a concern.
  • chantelleburbine
    chantelleburbine Posts: 5 Member
    I dont do an ab day, but a few of my fav exercises are planks with forearms on the bosu. Sit ups and side sit ups on the bosu as well. Theyre more gentle on my lower back
  • gmallan
    gmallan Posts: 2,099 Member
    Two things:

    1. you don't need a whole day devoted to abs; and
    2. as a beginner you shouldn't be making up your own routines, leave that to someone who hopefully knows point 1. There are plenty of free workout programs online devised by people who have heaps of exerience in this area, why not take advantage of that.
  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    Either hire a good trainer or follow a good program, like NROLFW, Stronglifits, etc.
  • oh_happy_day
    oh_happy_day Posts: 1,137 Member
    I don't do an abs day. My abs get plenty of training on my other days - compound lifts, crossfit, rowing, Kettlebells, running and yoga.
  • ciaralizabeth
    ciaralizabeth Posts: 14 Member
    Thanks for the advice!

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