Do abs need to rest?

Flint · 04-07-2009, 10:15 AM

I know that some bodybuilders work abs on a rotation just like any other body part. But abs are different, right? Aren't they a muscle group like calves that get used all day every day and therefore react differently to training? The type that gains density instead of size.

Anyway, I do 50 reps crunches/variations every morning, Monday through Friday, along with my stretches and a set of pushups to get blood flowing in my upper body. Am I overworking my abs or is that even possible?

lumberjim · 04-07-2009, 10:39 AM

everyday abs is OK, i've always heard

Shawnee123 · 04-07-2009, 10:42 AM

only for girly-men

lookout123 · 04-07-2009, 10:51 AM

50 crunches a day won't be a problem since that isn't really brutalizing them. (not implying it isn't a good workout, just saying it isn't one that'll lay you up for a week).

BUT, you might want to alternate so that you are hitting your abs from different angles with different intensities every other day or so.

*mason twists are fast and relatively easy but effective
*crunches on a ball
*pelvic thrusts while head and shoulders rest on the ball (plus Pooka gets to laugh)

Actually, if you do the Ab Ripper X workout from P90X 3 times a week, you will not need anything else for your abs. seriously.

Part 1

Part 2

You can do the whole thing in less than 15 minutes.

Trilby · 04-07-2009, 01:29 PM

Do Abs Need to Rest?

not according to meth addicts.

jinx · 04-07-2009, 03:10 PM

Rest when you're dead flint, now get back to work!

Happy Monkey · 04-07-2009, 03:26 PM

If you buy my new video "7 Minute Abs", you can rest them for 23 hours 53 minutes a day!

And if you aren't satisfied with 7 minute abs, you can get the extra minute free!

TheMercenary · 04-08-2009, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

If you buy my new video "7 Minute Abs", you can rest them for 23 hours 53 minutes a day!

And if you aren't satisfied with 7 minute abs, you can get the extra minute free!

"And if you order now you can get this extra fry maker for free! Makes hundreds of julian fries."

lumberjim · 04-07-2009, 03:46 PM

step into my office, cuz yer fucken fired!

Clodfobble · 04-07-2009, 06:51 PM

That's always been my excuse. "Not tonight, honey. No, I don't have a headache, but my abs need to rest, y'see..."

Tulip · 04-14-2009, 11:39 PM

I've heard that a person can workout the abs everyday. However, if you the P90X Ab ripper, then you'd need to give it a rest. You should only do it 2 to 3 times a week, according to its program.

lookout123 · 04-15-2009, 10:55 AM

You could do it more without problems if you aren't doing the whole P90X program but I don't really think you'd need to. I laugh at pretty much all of the workouts that are put on DVD because they're too gimmicky but if you can look past Tony Horton's schtick P90X is freaking amazing. If you do it you will probably be in the best shape of your life and you will not have spent hours pounding weights in the gym.

Tulip · 04-19-2009, 10:33 PM

A person does get much stronger and toner doing the P90X program. However, you'd also need to jog. Yes, the workouts do make your heart beat faster; however, they do not make your heart and lungs stronger the way jogging does. I suggest a person work in some jogging too.

daff0dil · 04-28-2009, 02:11 PM

Actually, abs can be worked out daily. But you'll probably get better results if you alternate core/isometric workouts with lifting.
IE. do the plank. every day.
Also consider how you are working your back. They are a team and making your abs extremely strong without paying equal attention to your back can create...issues.

monster · 05-01-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by daff0dil

Also consider how you are working your back. They are a team and making your abs extremely strong without paying equal attention to your back can create...issues.

I have the opposite issues

Extreme back usage + no supporting abs = headed for wheelchair. I'm in remedial abs class. with homework that's explained in pictures

if I work hard i might graduate PT and be allowed to enrol in abs101 next week.

never take extreme flexibility for granted, people.

04-07-2009, 10:15 AM	#1
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Do abs need to rest? I know that some bodybuilders work abs on a rotation just like any other body part. But abs are different, right? Aren't they a muscle group like calves that get used all day every day and therefore react differently to training? The type that gains density instead of size. Anyway, I do 50 reps crunches/variations every morning, Monday through Friday, along with my stretches and a set of pushups to get blood flowing in my upper body. Am I overworking my abs or is that even possible? __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

04-07-2009, 10:39 AM	#2
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	everyday abs is OK, i've always heard __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

04-07-2009, 10:42 AM	#3
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	only for girly-men Attached Images __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-07-2009, 10:51 AM	#4
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	50 crunches a day won't be a problem since that isn't really brutalizing them. (not implying it isn't a good workout, just saying it isn't one that'll lay you up for a week). BUT, you might want to alternate so that you are hitting your abs from different angles with different intensities every other day or so. mason twists are fast and relatively easy but effective crunches on a ball *pelvic thrusts while head and shoulders rest on the ball (plus Pooka gets to laugh) Actually, if you do the Ab Ripper X workout from P90X 3 times a week, you will not need anything else for your abs. seriously. Part 1 Part 2 You can do the whole thing in less than 15 minutes. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

04-07-2009, 01:29 PM	#5
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Do Abs Need to Rest? not according to meth addicts. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

04-07-2009, 03:10 PM	#6
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Rest when you're dead flint, now get back to work! __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

04-07-2009, 03:26 PM	#7
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	If you buy my new video "7 Minute Abs", you can rest them for 23 hours 53 minutes a day! And if you aren't satisfied with 7 minute abs, you can get the extra minute free! __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

04-07-2009, 03:46 PM	#9
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	step into my office, cuz yer fucken fired! __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

04-07-2009, 06:51 PM	#10
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	That's always been my excuse. "Not tonight, honey. No, I don't have a headache, but my abs need to rest, y'see..." __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

04-14-2009, 11:39 PM	#11
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	I've heard that a person can workout the abs everyday. However, if you the P90X Ab ripper, then you'd need to give it a rest. You should only do it 2 to 3 times a week, according to its program.

04-15-2009, 10:55 AM	#12
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	You could do it more without problems if you aren't doing the whole P90X program but I don't really think you'd need to. I laugh at pretty much all of the workouts that are put on DVD because they're too gimmicky but if you can look past Tony Horton's schtick P90X is freaking amazing. If you do it you will probably be in the best shape of your life and you will not have spent hours pounding weights in the gym. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

04-19-2009, 10:33 PM	#13
Tulip Professor Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,293	A person does get much stronger and toner doing the P90X program. However, you'd also need to jog. Yes, the workouts do make your heart beat faster; however, they do not make your heart and lungs stronger the way jogging does. I suggest a person work in some jogging too.

04-28-2009, 02:11 PM	#14
daff0dil Profitable Prophet Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 30	Actually, abs can be worked out daily. But you'll probably get better results if you alternate core/isometric workouts with lifting. IE. do the plank. every day. Also consider how you are working your back. They are a team and making your abs extremely strong without paying equal attention to your back can create...issues.

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