How often do you work your abs?

Lucky Star · 01-11-13, 09:41 PM

That is, focused ab/core work, either as a totally separate workout or as an add-on to whatever else you're doing.
Some say daily is best, others recommend at least a day of rest inbetween.

alydinva · 01-11-13, 10:11 PM

Twice/week if I'm lucky - usually just once. I'm actually doing twice/week right now because I'm doing an XTrain rotation. Abs are my least favorite body part to work.

athompson10 · 01-11-13, 10:25 PM

Every day except rest days. On the rare occasion that I do a weighted abs workout, I'll skip a day between abs workouts.

ldy_solana · 01-11-13, 10:27 PM

3-4 times a week usually part of a workout I am doing. I do have a tendency to do abs and/or Pilates 2 days in a row with a 2 day rest. It's just how I have my schedule done for the month.

SpiritYogi · 01-12-13, 02:13 AM

I do an advanced ab workout 3x/week.

lila_says · 01-12-13, 03:03 AM

Once, sometimes twice a day, usually without weights.

imhere2dance · 01-12-13, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by lila_says

Once, sometimes twice a day, usually without weights.

Me too.

nairie · 01-12-13, 05:34 AM

Abs are my biggest problem area, always have been. Unfortunately, I don't workout my abs like I should.

I know they say we can't spot reduce but I don't think that's entirely true. So diet aside, for those who workout abs consistently, have u noticed a difference in your abs?

Kyra · 01-12-13, 07:21 AM

The ab group specifically - once, maybe twice per week. Core stabilizers, which may or may not mean abs - with every strength workout. What this usually looks like is one to two exercises like bridging, planks, chops, anti-rotation (love anti-rotation!)... I mix it up. Once a week I do weighted crunches, the rest varies.

sciencelady · 01-12-13, 07:26 AM

Once a week (maybe) as a separate workout. Ab exercises are part of my daily routine in strength training, yoga, circus classes, and even kickboxing, so I don't feel a strong need to focus on them exclusively.

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01-11-13, 09:41 PM
Lucky Star VF Supporter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: A helluva town	How often do you work your abs? That is, focused ab/core work, either as a totally separate workout or as an add-on to whatever else you're doing. Some say daily is best, others recommend at least a day of rest inbetween. __________________ ~ Gina ~ "Remain cheerful, for nothing destructive can pierce through the solid wall of cheerfulness." ~Sri Chinmoy "We are so fortunate that we get to exercise!" ~Erin O'Brien

01-11-13, 10:11 PM
alydinva Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Virginia	Twice/week if I'm lucky - usually just once. I'm actually doing twice/week right now because I'm doing an XTrain rotation. Abs are my least favorite body part to work.

01-11-13, 10:25 PM
athompson10 VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY	Every day except rest days. On the rare occasion that I do a weighted abs workout, I'll skip a day between abs workouts. __________________ Allison

01-11-13, 10:27 PM
ldy_solana Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lynchburg,Virginia	3-4 times a week usually part of a workout I am doing. I do have a tendency to do abs and/or Pilates 2 days in a row with a 2 day rest. It's just how I have my schedule done for the month. __________________ Kassia \m/(>_<)\m/ DISCLOSURE: I have a professional relationship with a seller or producer of fitness videos or products. For details, please see my profile.

01-12-13, 02:13 AM
SpiritYogi Join Date: May 2002 Location: Spiritual Bliss	I do an advanced ab workout 3x/week.

01-12-13, 03:03 AM
lila_says Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada	Once, sometimes twice a day, usually without weights.

01-12-13, 05:34 AM
nairie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: los angeles	Abs are my biggest problem area, always have been. Unfortunately, I don't workout my abs like I should. I know they say we can't spot reduce but I don't think that's entirely true. So diet aside, for those who workout abs consistently, have u noticed a difference in your abs? __________________ DAYS WORKED OUT IN 2014 ? have to update/365

01-12-13, 07:21 AM
Kyra Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Jersey	The ab group specifically - once, maybe twice per week. Core stabilizers, which may or may not mean abs - with every strength workout. What this usually looks like is one to two exercises like bridging, planks, chops, anti-rotation (love anti-rotation!)... I mix it up. Once a week I do weighted crunches, the rest varies. __________________ The Grim Reaper catches us all. But when he catches me the son-of-a-bitch is going to be hunched over, wheezing and gasping for breath! Certified Bulletproof Athlete

01-12-13, 07:26 AM
sciencelady Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN	Once a week (maybe) as a separate workout. Ab exercises are part of my daily routine in strength training, yoga, circus classes, and even kickboxing, so I don't feel a strong need to focus on them exclusively.