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kc101 Posts: 32 Joined: 2006/05/25	2008/07/12, 05:23 PM Whenever i do crunches or any other type of abdominal exercise, when i flex my ab muscles, theres this horrible lump/bump in the middle of my stomach. I do have some fat over by abs, but when i feel the 'lump' its hard so i know theres muscle under there. But why does it bunch up all in one place? Theres barely any muscle at the sides of my abs. this is really wierd, and i dont even work my abs that much - i'm kinda scared to in case it gets even bigger. Is there a way to kinda flatten out the muscle? Should i focus on obliques?
Pensfan Posts: 484 Joined: 2008/03/14	2008/07/12, 06:45 PM i have no idea a lump do you have a picture or something.
docksideguy05 Posts: 90 Joined: 2008/05/15	2008/07/12, 08:18 PM If it's really that abnormal maybe you should have a doctor check it out?
returnofplex Posts: 801 Joined: 2007/10/26	2008/07/14, 05:52 PM ============ Quoting from kc101: Whenever i do crunches or any other type of abdominal exercise, when i flex my ab muscles, theres this horrible lump/bump in the middle of my stomach. I do have some fat over by abs, but when i feel the 'lump' its hard so i know theres muscle under there. But why does it bunch up all in one place? Theres barely any muscle at the sides of my abs. this is really wierd, and i dont even work my abs that much - i'm kinda scared to in case it gets even bigger. Is there a way to kinda flatten out the muscle? Should i focus on obliques? ============= You could have a herniated muscle. If you're doing a lot of ab work this can happen.
Pensfan Posts: 484 Joined: 2008/03/14	2008/07/15, 02:17 AM that never crossed my mind until returnofplex mentioned it but he is right it could be a herniated muscle.
kc101 Posts: 32 Joined: 2006/05/25	2008/07/16, 03:48 PM hey, thanks for the replies. I'm not sure if it's that serious that i should see a doctor. returnofplex - the things is, i don;t do alot of ab work at all! in fact my ab muscles are pretty weak! I'll try and take a pic of it if i can,
hardnfit Posts: 48 Joined: 2005/02/01	2008/07/17, 12:28 AM A horrible lump/bump? hmmm... sounds pretty serious to me' -------------- mind and body, like man & wife, never always agree w/each other.
lovethewater Posts: 12 Joined: 2008/07/23	2008/07/24, 05:18 PM i think you should make sure it is not abnormal
JGlass18 Posts: 6 Joined: 2008/07/25	2008/07/25, 12:07 PM That doesn't sounds right...I wouldn't do any more ab workouts until a doctor looks at it
petezoom17 Posts: 1 Joined: 2010/05/30	2010/05/30, 05:53 PM I got the same thing you can feel my bump but cant see it what the heck?
Solmanson Posts: 14 Joined: 2010/04/09	2010/06/01, 10:59 AM Get it checked out by doctor. It could be something as simple as a hernia. I actually had an Umbilical hernia. It was just above my navel. There is a natural weakness or hole in your abdominal wall near you navel. If you are doing heavy lifts or just improperly lift something it can happen and may progressively get worse. I eventually needed surgery to repair mine. It felt like nothing more than a hard lump. At least get it checked out...