Should I work out my abs right before my basketball game?

[Anonymous]

So I'm playing some basketball with a bunch of friends tonight and I want to show them that I am good so I want to be at full strength yet I need to work out abs.

I go to an abs class every Tuesday and Thursday and it is at 5 and my game is at 630 so if I work out abs will it affect my game?

[JesseRider23]

First of all, I know this is off topic but having an "abs class" is retarded. Honestly, if you're paying someone for an "abs class", you're wasting a hell of a lot of money. Even if it's free, your abs don't need a class. The first class you should go to in order to get abs is a class on eating.

Working out before basketball isn't always a great idea and I can tell you that from experience. Whenever I play pickup ball, I usually lift before it and it hinders my game. However, I typically hit squats/deads/cleans pretty hard, and that is more tiring than just working abs.

To answer your question, I doubt it will really hinder your performance. You might cramp up or something since you'll definitely be tired, but I don't think it's enough to really effect you.

[currannaaach]

I found that by doing just a little bit of abs actually tightens and prepares my core for playing basketball. Abs and some nervous system exercises usually help my balance and ability to finish while in the air.

[drummerdude27]

not if you get some carbs in you plus maybe b vitamins and just get a good meal in and you will be fine. I have done full workouts, running, or even slam dunk contests before my games and it was fine. just get a good meal in between and all is good. hope this helps