Just wondering what the "rule of thumb" is for training abs? I've been doing mine every day, but a fellow lifter suggested a rest day inbetween.I'm getting good results, but wonder if I'm overworking them.
Posted: 6/23/2011 8:28:46 AM EDT
[#1]
I dont do them at all.
It has been said (by people a lot smarter tham me) that heavy squats,deads, and rows work them enough. I hate ab work anyway so thats all it took for me to stop.
Posted: 6/23/2011 8:30:05 AM EDT
[#2]
There's nothing wrong with working abs daily imho..
Posted: 6/23/2011 9:47:56 AM EDT
[#3]
I guess it depends to what extent are you working them. I wouldn't try and kill them every day, treat them similiar to other muscles.
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Posted: 6/23/2011 10:54:12 AM EDT
[#4]
Depending on the rest of your routine, maybe twice a week. As stated above, most good lifts work your abs/core already.
What you eat will make up 90%+ of your results when it comes to the six pack.
Posted: 6/23/2011 11:13:06 AM EDT
[#5]
Direct an work is overrated IMO. I rarely do it, but I squat, deadlift and ohs religiously. Every once in a while I do ghd situps or regular situps, but it isn't often.
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Posted: 6/23/2011 2:17:50 PM EDT
[#6]
As much squatting, DLs, OH BB lunges, etc I was doing during training, still had to do some core work for the rock solid 6 pack. Treat like other muscles, some harder days, some easier days, 3x week.
