How often should you train your ABs?

[JayBee74]

I've been doing it every three days, but maybe because I'm older (55) I had unrealistic expectations. I just went from 216 pounds to 190 pounds in less than 8 weeks on a consistent 2000 calorie diet which included a daily 4 mile walk, light weight upper body/ab training every three days and a light lunges/single leg press workout every three days. So I've lost 2.5 inches from my waistline and 26 pounds.

I might not be doing enough. Besides one or two long sets (30 reps) on an oblique ab machine, I generally do three long sets (20-30 reps) on this machine.





Any advice would be appreciated.

OOppss.. Imeant for this to go in Entertainment And Technology.

[Flexxnyc]

Re: How often should you train your ABs?

You can do ab workouts everyday.

[Money99]

Re: How often should you train your ABs?

You can do ab workouts everyday.

Seconded.

Unlike back, chest or legs, abs are a very small muscle that can rebound quickly from workouts.

But if you're wanting a six-pack, it's all about diet. Working the abs definitely helps to build the muscle to protrude more, but if your diet sucks, it won't matter if you can do 1-billion situps a day.

[JerzeyReign]

Re: How often should you train your ABs?

Yes, you can do them everyday. A great way to work those abs while increasing stamina is to maybe do your max before you walk. Once you've completed your walk then work the abs until you go into muscle failure. Drink water and don't forget to stretch those abdominal muscles.