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02-03-2006, 11:10 AM #1Registered User
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doing crunches in mass gain
i'm planning on putting crunches into my mass gain routine but I don't want to be doin too much cardio, I was wondering if any one thinks this is a bad idea or not and how many reps/sets are recomended.
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02-03-2006, 11:13 AM #2Senior Member ELITE MEMBER
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"A child does not learn to squat from the top down -- in other words, he does not suddenly make a conscious decision one day to squat. Actually, he is squatting one day and makes the conscious decision to stand." - Gray Cook
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02-03-2006, 11:30 AM #3keep religion to yourself
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Agree, use like a 25 lb plate at least, or the sit-up machine.
Originally Posted by Doublebase
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02-03-2006, 12:41 PM #4Registered User
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thx guys
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02-03-2006, 02:46 PM #5Functional Lifting = Life
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I recall someone (maybe DOMS) saying that sit ups were shown to be bad for the lower back. I never saw the study and I don't think it was actually posted. I would like to see it if anyone has any information on it, though.
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