Is there such a thing as working your abs too much?

Question

I have a ab lounge and i workout on it everyday. i do 100 to 150 . i have lost several inches on my waist . i want a flat tummy , but can you over do it and end up with too much muscle and not a flat tummy?

Answer 1

You should work out ever other day. I'm sending you some information & sites to help you work out properly. What you may or may not know is that you can rip or damage muscles. See below for more info.

ABDOMINAL EXERCISES


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Stronger firmer abdominal's and a true six pack, can be achieved by performing the following abdominal circuit. There are 3 different abdominal exercise circuits here, for beginners, intermediates and advance. Aim to perform one of the following abdominal circuits according to your fitness level 2 - 3 times a week to help strengthen your abdominal muscles.

The Abdominal workouts will strengthen your lower, upper and oblique abdominal muscles. Start with the beginners abdominal exercise circuit, and try to perform the desired amount of repetitions and sets for each abdominal exercise, having sufficient rest between abdominal exercises and sets (20 -30 sec's).

Try and increase the amount of reps that you perform each week by 2, until you can comfortably perform 20 reps of each abdominal exercise. The best way to strengthen your abdominal muscles is to vary both the exercises you perform, and also the workout routines that you do.

Looking at the notes on abdominal techniques, will help give you correct technique.

Our members only area has the Internet's largest up to date resource of abdominal exercises and new training programs, with over 200 fully illustrated exercises, with full descriptions, as well as advice on Nutrition - Swiss Balls - Medicine Ball and how to get that 6-pack.

The following training programs are samples of training programs that can be found within our members area. Links giving a full exercise description and a variety of variations are available to members.


ABDOMINAL EXERCISES FOR BEGINNERS

Date . Time .
BREATH HIP ROLL NORMAL BRIDGING
. .. . .
10 Deep Breaths 2 Sets of 10 slow rolls each side - with 20 seconds rest. 2 Sets of 10 lifts with 20 seconds rest. 1 Set of 10 slow lifts. Hold for 3 - 5 seconds in upward phase.
STANDING ROTATION HANDS VIA KNEES SEATED KNEE TUCKS SUPERMANS
. . .
Alternate sides for 30 - 45 seconds. 2 Sets of 10 lifts with 20 seconds rest between sets. 2 Sets of 6 - 10 lifts with 20 seconds rest between sets. Alternate sides for 45 - 60 seconds.
FGF = Feel Good Factor - Write down how you feel after your sets.
Record the amount of reps you performed for each exercise.
Exercise Reps Sets FGF Exercise Reps Sets FGF
1 . . . 5 . . .
2 . . . 6 . . .
3 . . . 7 . . .
4 . . . 8 . . .
Notes:





ABDOMINALS SWISS BALL EXERCISES FOR INTERMEDIATES
Date . Time .
SEATED CIRCLES CHEST PRESS REVERSE TWIST NORMAL SIT - UPS
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15 Deep Circles in each direction. 2 Sets of 12 - 15 lifts each side - with 20 seconds rest. 2 Sets of 10 - 15 turns each side with 20 seconds between sets. 3 Sets of 10 slow lifts. Hold for 3 - 5 seconds in upward phase.
HIP ROLLS BRIDGING NORMAL PLANK NORMAL OBLIQUE
. . .
12 Slow rolls each side for 2 sets - 20 seconds rest between sets. 2 Sets of 12 - 15 lifts with 20 seconds rest between sets. 2 Sets of 45 seconds lift with 20 seconds rest between sets. 2 Sets of 15 slow lifts with 20 seconds rest between sets.
REVERSE BACK EXTENSION SUPERMANS SCISSOR LEG REVERSE CURL LIFT AND TWIST

15 Slow lifts aim for 3 - 5 seconds per exercise. 2 Sets of 12 - 15 lifts each hand, with 20 seconds rest between sets. Perform 12 slow lifts each leg, holding in upward phase for 3 seconds. Perform 10 - 15 slow lifts each side, holding in upward twist phase for 3 seconds.
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ABOMINALS MEDICINE BALL EXERCISES FOR ADVANCED
Date . Time .
STANDING SIDE BENDS LYING MEDICINE BALL OBLIQUES AROUND THE BODY (SMALL BALL) SEATED TWISTS
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12 - 15 slow turns each side. Breathe deeply throughout. 2 Sets of 12 - 15 slow rolls each side - with 20 seconds rest. 2 Sets of 8 - 12 turns each direction with a light ball or tennis ball. 1 Set of 8 - 10 slow bends each side. Hold for 3 - 5 seconds in down phase.
WEIGHTED GOLF SWING SEATED ROTATIONS LIFT ONTO CROSSED LEGS WEIGHTED LEG EXTENSIONS
. . . .
Alternate sides for 30 - 45 seconds. 2 Sets of 10 - 15 slow lifts each side. Aim to keep your arms straight. 2 Sets of 10 - 12 lifts of the ball with 20 seconds rest between sets. Work smoothly for 45 - 60 seconds, holding a small ball between feet.
WEIGHTED V-SITS AROUND BOTH LEGS THROUGH SINGLE LEGS FINAL CIRCUIT FEEL THE BURN
. . . Use the last 3 exercises.
Work continuously for 30 seconds or (15 each way) on each exercise.

Rest for 60 seconds then repeat again.

Smoothly lift ball up to your feet. 12 - 15 reps 2 sets. Pass small ball under both legs for 30 seconds each direction. Alternate each leg coming up, passing the ball under then over for 60 seconds
FGF = Feel Good Factor - Write down how you feel after your sets.
Record the amount of reps you performed for each exercise.


http://www.netfit.co.uk/abdominals-web-site.htm
http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html
http://www.netfit.co.uk/fitmenu.htm
http://www.OkinawanGreenTea.com
http://www.getfit.com.au/html/excercises/
http://www.muscleandfitness.com/training/exercises/?section=1
http://www.hoptechno.com/book11.htm

All sites have information to better answer your question. Hope this helps & good luck