Thread: to all guys who dont train abs

Yeah, I should train them but I rarely do.

I train them once a week, normally with legs.

well thats the way i was but the ways this shit hurts i dont think i will ever neglect them again!2-3 days a week till i die!

I try to train them twice a week. Once on Monday with arms. Once on Friday with back. Some weeks I'm just not in the mood after deadlifts.

I do 50 crunches every morning before breakfast. A side benefit is it helps get the shit out.

How many of you train with a belt? If your abs are in shape, you shouldn't need a belt. Using a belt will actually do more harm than good by not allowing your mid-section muscles to strengthen.

Originally posted by Rob_NC
I do 50 crunches every morning before breakfast. A side benefit is it helps get the shit out.

OH MY!

Is it ok to work your abs everyday? I do crunches and the ab machine everyday I go to the gym.

I really don't train abs very often. I feel that they get alot of attention from all my other lifts and right now they don't show that much anyway. In the summer time I will usually train my abs once a week.

Originally posted by hardlife
i'll admit i'm guilty i dont train abs like i should. well i pulled my back at work the other day, went to the chiropractor and he said that i needed to strenghten my abs because my back is alot stronger than the front, it was putting stress on my lower back. just a word of warning,learn from my mistakes

Excellent post! The core of your body...the abs and lower back...form the foundation for all activity and strength. Do not neglect these areas!

just a reply to all guys who don't train abs

I havent trained abs for very long should i train abs or lose weight first I read you should lose all fat first or you are wasting your time . Are crunches superior to full situps?

you will never be wasting your time by training your abs. if you have fat covering them they won't show even if you train the hard but its still a good idea to hit them.

Originally posted by Clint hogan
just a reply to all guys who don't train abs

I havent trained abs for very long should i train abs or lose weight first I read you should lose all fat first or you are wasting your time . Are crunches superior to full situps?

Train abs while dieting to lose fat. Do not neglect this muscle group ever!

Crunches are best for isolating the abs, while full sit-ups will involve hip flexor action as well as abdominal action

Originally posted by Rob_NC
How many of you train with a belt? If your abs are in shape, you shouldn't need a belt. Using a belt will actually do more harm than good by not allowing your mid-section muscles to strengthen.

Agreed. I bought a belt many years ago (before I
knew better). Train your back and you won't need
a belt.