I've worked my way up to 800 situps / day by doing 400 in sets of 30 (and 1 of 40) twice a day. My question is: should I do this EVERY day or not?? I know that for arms/legs you're supposed to leave 1 or 2 days of rest between lifting workouts. Is it the same for abdominals or is it OK and beneficial to work them EVERY day??
Thanks in advance!
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I had a buddy in HS who did situps for half an hour every day one summer because he read that Rowdy Gaines did some huge amount daily. I wish I could remember the number, it was at least 4 figures if not 5. This was before crunches were the thing.
I think at this volume you are fine doing it every day. It is more aerobic / interval training than strength training. Have you tried the exercise with a weight on your chest/forehead?
I'd be more concerned about boredom with a high volume. There are some fairly intense stomach exercises you can do that won't require the same time. Hang from a bar, lift your knees up straight and to the side. Try that little rolling wheel, do not let your back sag.
Swim fast,
Greg
I had a buddy in HS who did situps for half an hour every day one summer because he read that Rowdy Gaines did some huge amount daily. I wish I could remember the number, it was at least 4 figures if not 5. This was before crunches were the thing.
I think at this volume you are fine doing it every day. It is more aerobic / interval training than strength training. Have you tried the exercise with a weight on your chest/forehead?
I'd be more concerned about boredom with a high volume. There are some fairly intense stomach exercises you can do that won't require the same time. Hang from a bar, lift your knees up straight and to the side. Try that little rolling wheel, do not let your back sag.
Swim fast,
Greg
