Abs hurt after working out?

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Yeah so I went to the gym the other day and I worked my abs. I did like 100 sit-ups and crunches. Now abs are really sore. :/ Did I work out too hard?

Hans222 · Accepted Answer

You need to build it up when you start training a (group of) muscle (s) for the first time.
Otherwise, if you overdo it, you get the symptoms you have now :o
Best is to do other exercises only in the coming days, to let the tired muscles rest.
Try to listen to your body: when during the exercise the muscles start to feel tired, take a minute of recovery before you continue.
You can also try to alternate between exercises: one for the arms, one for the legs, than another series of the arms exercise and so on... :D

OrdinaryGentleman · Accepted Answer

No your body is getting used to the change, do some twisters and your stomach will be feeling better, we used to do at least 500 reps of ab exercises for ju jitsu and in my experience unless the pain is ridiculous its just your body getting used to it.

Ginnyweasley97 · Accepted Answer

I think you will be fine just make sure to get some good sleep and take a hot shower next morning. The heat will help your sore muscles. I have been doing yoga and surprisingly have been sticking with it even though it kicked my ass after the first workout. But I have seen improvement especially in my flexibility and minimizing anxiety, so it won't be long before people around me see improvement. It feels like yesterday I could barely touch my knees now I can painlessly touch my calves.

fcpdisc · Accepted Answer

All of my trainers and coaches say that if the soreness only last 2-3 days you are fine and you can continue working out that way, but if it lasts more than 3 days then you might want to change your workout to something a little less intense and work your way up to that intensity.

SmoMan · Answer

Nope, you worked them just right. The pain will leave after a few days and the more you keep working out the less it will be an issue.

InkedBabe · Answer

No your abs just aren't use to being hammered like that but pretty you should have a sexy stomach! Don't forget to do cardio

sherbearee · Answer

Nah, a bit of sore means your gaining! Keep it up ^.^

Anonymous · Answer

I think you'll be fine with some rest. I don't like doing sit ups and crunches though. It takes too much to get results and then you can hurt your neck.

Need4Speed · Answer

No baby. The soreness means you're putting good work in. Just give it a few days or maybe a week of rest.

Anonymous · Answer

pain is weakness leaving the body. Just because you're sore doesn't mean you're injured, it means you're muscles have to rebuild back stronger. It's good, trust me.

Dtegesd123 · Answer

you didn't work out too much, but you did too many sit-ups. Spread the love to sit ups, crunches, leg raises, planks, etc

OrangeDutchie · Answer

That is great! you worked out perfectly! I have that 3 days sometimes! its ya whiteboy!

RomansToPhilemon · Answer

If they weren't sore I wold be concerned. When a muscle gets sore from working out, it's a good thing.

Nuqood · Answer

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.

Anonymous · Answer

No pain no gain! Abs a really resilient muscle group. You can beat the hell outta them and do the most intense workouts and they'll be fine in no time

alliecheergirl123 · Answer

That's the feeling of success

pavlove · Answer

Nope you did what you were supposed to do

Let_me_do_that · Answer

this will be normal after few days

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