I die after one set of an abs workout

[pranith]

well when ever owrking out in gym never hesitate to work on abs. They are the major role palyers in body tonning up. When ever you have done one set go for the second iwth the help of some other person who is working out or even help from coach in lifting the abs.

[Neverquit17]

I do alot of ab workouts i mean alot and the only really good ones that hurt are the hanging leg lifts, romanian twist, bridge, and inclined sit-ups besides that you got to eat right or your basically doing it for nothing but if you do those you prolly will be able to high amount of reps in no time

[silk]

Originally Posted by Retro

I'll start off by saying that I do Abs with my Legs days and always do my abs second so will switch it around tomorrow which should make a difference, but here's my problem:

When it comes to Abs workouts, I tend to do one set of 20 push ups and it seems to use up everything I have in that I can only manage about 12 for my second. Every excersize there after just lowers in the amont of reps I can do (leg raises - I can only manage about 8 if I've already done a set up sit ups).

I never feel like I've have a good abs workout as I can only get one decent set followed by a couple of pathetic attempts. It's been this way for a good few months now so I apart from simply doing abs first (which I believe will help to some extend) - can you remember a good abs workout which'll last about 20mins and will work all parts of the abs.

I'm wanting to increase mass to the abs (I'm aware abs are made in the kitchen) and increase the amount of reps I can do. I'd like to be able to do 50 sit ups, a stat I feel everyone should manage as a basic level of fitnesss.

This post is longer then it needs to be, but thanks for any help!

just some perspective , I do upper abs Mondays and Thursdays with my upper body. and my lower abs Tuesday and Friday. with my lower body routines. and it took my six pack currently pictured to a whole new level.

hope that helps ya some how.

edit ++ i can do 128 full sit ups in 2:00 minutes above the marine corp's standard.

[Fitness Exercise Bikes]

I can't even do traditional abs workouts - I have what the doc refers to as "floating ribs" which pop out as soon as I try a crunch - it's like as soon as I start applying pressure through that area, it's a huge muscle cramp - I always thought it was a cramp and asked my doctor how to work through it - after an exam he said it's not muscular... so I can't do crunches... haven't been able to find anything that will work my abs without causing this thing to flare up.... any help?

[FitnessStrengthTraining]

<YIKES> How about dips, even dips with added weights??

[kitty1977]

Hi Retro,
I think it's great that you keep pushing yourself. 50 situps is a good goals. However, you may want to try various types of abdominal exercises, than just situps. I like using a stability ball. If fact I am going to have some abdominal exercises with a ball up on my blog soon. Here are some different things you can do,
1. leg lifts with the ball
2. planks
3. lay on your back and pull invisible rope
4. move side to side and touch thighs (obliques)
5. bicycling side to side
6. torso twists
7. lay down and hold feet 2" from ground
8. put shins on ball and roll back and forth

These are just some suggestions of things you can do in replacement of situps. Once you strenthen your abs, you can probably do more situps faster. If you have any further questions, please feel free to write.

Brianna
witnessforfitness

[MuscleMemory]

Try doing dumbell crawls. My favorite is doing roll outs. Get on your knees and roll out with the wheel, then roll yourself back. Make sure you warm up your lats first. I find myself doing more ab work as I lose more fat around my waist. Keep the carbs way down at night. Eat more meat and salad in the evening.