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Getbig Bodybuilding Boards => Training Q&A => Topic started by: Redwine on March 01, 2007, 07:24:50 PM
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is it okay to train abs daily?
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is it okay to train abs daily?
ok is a relative term.... yes?... no? .... depends on your goals?
what do you want to get out of your ab training?
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well wht i ment was.. will it lead to overtraining if i train my abs everyday? i want my 6 packs 2 be visible asap..lol
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imo every day is ok, but not 100% every time
here is a typical ab workout for me:
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well wht i ment was.. will it lead to overtraining if i train my abs everyday? i want my 6 packs 2 be visible asap..lol
Actually your question was clear.
Personally i like and think it more effective to do daily ab work. Overtraining: not in my opinion; like forearms and calves this area's used to a lot of work every day and isn't phased by it. Of course some do great with less than daily work, but i think you have to factor in and can adjust all the variables in the equation up or down, such as degree and frequency of exercise combined with diet. Just my experience that it's even more effective done more often, both in terms of tightening and expending calories, just like running or cardio.
Just my opinion, from doing.
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well wht i ment was.. will it lead to overtraining if i train my abs everyday? i want my 6 packs 2 be visible asap..lol
you need to get the fat off first
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hey guys .. great to see all d replies.. thanx a lot ;)
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you need to get the fat off first
Agreed 100%
Train harder or do more cardio or change diet = abs
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Abs should be trained like any other muscle group. You do not have to have marathon workouts or even daily sessions for impressive looking ab's. Two or three times a week, with 3 sets or 8 to 15 reps. Abs are a very strong, short ranged muscle group, so be encouraged to add weight to any exercise you do for them. If your a lifter you will understand the importance of strong abs. Abs are most impressive when the ridges of pure muscle are developed and show clearly.And as suggested, if you tend to have a layer of fat covering those abs, than adjustments to the diet may be a good choice. Even with cardio a good selection, when eating, can be key to impressive abs. Good Luck.
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I think doing the plank and holding this for 1-2 minutes and just doing cleans are the best ways I've found to train abs since they work the whole core. I also think abs 3x week is plenty!