Sit-ups and Crunches..?

Question

Should sit-ups and crunches be done everyday while exercising and dieting in order to prevent loose skin?

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

All exercise helps to firm up skin, but if there is excessive quick sudden weight loss, then exercise may not be sufficient. Best you talk to a bariatric center for questions along that line...

Sit ups / Crunches, if done properly, can be done every day, just like walking can be done everyday without overworking the muscles. The sit ups and crunches will help in strengthening the back muscles and in building the abdominal area (as far as looks). When you do them, go very slowly up and very slowly down - this way you will reach a higher % of the muscle's area. It is not as effective if you skip sections of specific muscles because you were in a hurry. The better overall workout, slow and easy, will be less painful, will set in quicker, and will last longer.

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Answer 3

If you are losing a healthy amount of weight you shouldn't have to deal with loose skin. Also sit-ups and crunches don't actually do anything for your core. If anything they can hurt your back. The best core excercises are anything that requires balance. Hope this helps.

Answer 4

Ab exercises don't prevent loose skin. Cardio prevents it. Ab exercises tighten your abs, but to actually lose the layer of fat that covers them, you have to keep a healthy diet and do plenty of cardio-running, powerwalking, biking, aerobics, etc . . .that will melt off the fat and you'll be able to see your abs.

Answer 5

you really need a lot of exercising as you diet. Daily is good.

Answer 6

sit ups = 2pacs , 4 pacs , 6 pacs

Answer 7

Probably wouldn't hurt...give yourself a day off now and again to give your muscles a chance to relax and heal.

Answer 8

If ypu wanna lose weight, try drinking green tea and working out and running. You lose alot!

Answer 9

yes, it certainly can help. if you stop for a period of time than you will have to work that much harder to catch up again.