If i want to start doing situps and such how many should i start out doing?

Question

like 3 reps of 10 for example. what works best doing like 2 reps of 20 or 40 straight situps. i want quick results and can endore the pain should i start off with a lot?

Answer 1

My AB Workout consists of 3 basic exercises. These exercises work on the 3 abdominal groups, worked out in the correct order to get maximum results.

1. Leg raises (Rectus Abdominis)
2. Side Crunches ( External/Internal Obliques)
3. Straight Crunches (Transverse Abdominis)

Here is how it works. You want to get up to where you are doing 3 sets of 25 reps for each exercise. But start with one set of 15, then 20, then 25. Then start with 2 sets of each, then finally 3 sets. Only allowing a 30 to 45 second break between sets.

1. Lie flat on a mat, with your hands placed at your lower back, close to your butt. Now with your legs bent slightly, and toes pointed away from your body, with legs together, lift your legs up 6 inches off the ground. Each rep consists of lifting your legs from 6 inches to 12 inches. You cannot put your legs on the ground till the set is done. Go between 6 inches, to 12 inches, and back. Each time you reach the 6 inch mark, count one rep. Each movement should be one second. One second up, one second down.

2. Lie with your back flat on the mat, your legs should be bent so that your feet are flat on the mat, about shoulder width apart. Your hands should not be behind your head, but place them under your opposite armpits, or chest. Now you curl up, not lifting your lower back off the mat, (these are crunches, not situps) Your rep consists of curling your right elbow towards your left knee, and then the other side. You do not touch your knee. One second up, one second, down. One second other side, one second down. A rep consists of both sides being done. So your rep is done when you have moved up, and down, on each side. (This one you will notice right away)

3. Lie the same way as in number 2 above, with the hands in the same position. Now this one you just curl straight up, hold for a second, then back down. Do not jerk yourself up, Curl yourself up. Each rep consists of one up, and one down. Each time you are on the mat with your back, counts as one rep.

NOTE: You can do abs every day. But I find if I rest one day a week, I reward myself for sticking with it.

GOOD LUCK, and enjoy your SIX PACK.

Answer 2

you need to be careful with starting a workout cuz you can work yourself into the ground without pain but then pay dearly tomorrow!
start with 5 or 10, then increase by 5 every day, and if you have the time, you can also do it 2-3 times a day after the first 14-15 days

Answer 3

Don't do any situps. Doing all those crunches won't do anything. Get into weight lifting and add some muscle to your abs. You should do

Weight Crunches
Side Twists with Medicine Ball
Planks
Leg Raises

Just to name a few. Look for more information in my sources.

Answer 4

Do as many as you can without pain. Pain is your body's way of telling you it's had enough. Sit ups are just like any other kind of exercise that works a specific muscle group--look at it the same way you would bench or leg pressing.

Answer 5

Actually do as many as you can (after a short stretch), then each time you exercise again try adding one to five more sit ups to your routine.