Abdominal/core workouts daily?

[sammycat]

Hi Cathe-

You have taught us that we should put a day in between weight workouts when working on the same muscle group. Does the same hold true for abdominal workouts, or can they be done daily?

Thanks!

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Sammycat!

If you are training your abdominals for endurance (high reps and no weight assistance) then everyday is fine, however, even then I would say no need for more than 5 days.

But if you are using weights with your ab training (IE: holding weight in excess of 5 pounds while crunching or doing any exercises for the abs) then I would say no more than 2 to 3 times per week with a day or two off in between. Good Luck!

Originally Posted by sammycat

Hi Cathe-

You have taught us that we should put a day in between weight workouts when working on the same muscle group. Does the same hold true for abdominal workouts, or can they be done daily?

Thanks!