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Overtraining abs.

Spedward Posts: 101 Joined: 2001/04/16	2001/05/09, 09:23 PM What would be consided ab overtraing.... i got in the habit of doing a nice little ab routine when i roll out of bed in the morning on non training day, and i then do a weight ab routine 2 times a week....the past few weeks, my abs have really came along way, but i don't wanna over do it...what ya think.
mello Posts: 15 Joined: 2001/04/05	2001/05/09, 10:59 PM u can't over train ur abbs but u could over train ur obligues and get the box look but thats my feeling
mello Posts: 15 Joined: 2001/04/05	2001/05/09, 11:01 PM u can't over train ur abbs but u could over train ur obligues and get the box look but thats my feeling
mongrel2012 Posts: 125 Joined: 2001/05/04	2001/05/10, 07:17 AM I find it hard to overtrain my abs. When I work them, they are usually sore for 2 days after, so I only train them twice a week. I find that even chinups can leave them sore for a couple of days. I think its due to the stabilisation and stretch they provide, but this only happens when I do about 50 in 4 sets
Amr_Mr.Olympia Posts: 195 Joined: 2001/04/03	2001/05/10, 07:39 AM 3 muscles in the body need really good stimulation in order to grow..Calves, abs and fore-arms..so doing abs every day is excellent..people scared sometimes that their abs might over grow and look like a fat belly..but as you mentioned that you do weighted abs training for only twice aweek..your abs won't over grow..they will just tighten up and harden giving you an amazing mid-section look Amr
Uttiya Posts: 199 Joined: 2001/02/22	2001/05/10, 12:21 PM You will know you r overdoing it when you see your muscle mass decreasind....this is called catabolic state where your body starts eating up your muscles to maintain its normal metabolism. I suggest you find out your own limit.....and when you think you maybe overdoing it, just give it a good few days rest.
Spedward Posts: 101 Joined: 2001/04/16	2001/05/10, 07:24 PM thanks guys...
darkhan Posts: 45 Joined: 2001/07/07	2001/07/15, 08:47 AM my understanding is that because the abs consist of such a large group of muscles you can work them out everyday. Of course with in reason. A few sets of crunches A few sets of leg lifts. A couple others for you "Love Handles" I maybe wrong