6 pack

[GhostFace-]

i would to 50 situps everynight + 25 reps on each arm with a 8-10 lb weight

i had abs forming and a good amount of muscle in my arms

went on vacation and then stopped

all during the summer

[Excellent2]

Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest Damn it :rolleyes:

[5,5]

Rest Rest Rest Rest Rest Damn it :rolleyes:

Thats only for working out with bench presses and sqats and stuff like that.
For crunches sit up and push ups you dont have to rest every other day.

[Soy]

your core is a unique muscle group.

You will almost be able to train your core everyday because it recovers alot faster than other muscle groups.

If your new to abdominal excersises then proggress each week.
Instead of,
Day 1; 10 sit ups
Day 2; 15 sit ups [etc]

Try more on the lines of,

Week 1; 20 sit ups x2 [twice/three times in the week]
Week 2; 20 sit ups x3 [three/four times in the week]
Week 3; 25 sit ups x3 [four times in the week]

That's just a rough idea, I don't know your current level of fitness so this is just a brief example, prefferably not for you to follow exactly, but as long as you understand what I mean by progression. Oh and don't neglect your obliques

Renember that a six pack is mainly made in the kitchen not the gym. What I mean by that is to have a low fat diet and make sure your burning alot of calories and carbohydrates.

Too lazy to type any more, pm if you need help on what types of situps to do etc

[Excellent2]

No, if someone is "new" to doing situps they need rest as their "core" isn't used to it.

[Misawa]

Starting at 50 is silly. You have to start at a low number and progress. That is the point - you constantly push yourself to do greater numbers.

[Paulio]

Make sure you don't over do it because when you over do your muscles, they give off some acid that makes em' weeker or summin.

[Herman]

Make sure you don't over do it because when you over do your muscles, they give off some acid that makes em' weeker or summin.

Yes, lactic acid.

Lactic acid is a result of anaerobic respiration, where your muscles are overworked during prolong and intense exercise and not enough oxygen is supplied to them.

Glucose -> Energy + Lactic acid

Too much lactic acid will result in muscle cramps. It is your body's way of saying 'take a rest'. Just remember that the most important thing is the rest and have a healthy, balanced diet.

[Excellent2]

Yes, lactic acid.

Lactic acid is a result of anaerobic respiration, where your muscles are overworked during prolong and intense exercise and not enough oxygen is supplied to them.

Glucose -> Energy + Lactic acid

Too much lactic acid will result in muscle cramps. It is your body's way of saying 'take a rest'. Just remember that the most important thing is the rest and have a healthy, balanced diet.

Finally someone who actually has sense, +rep.

[flyingbrick]

Believe me,
I do the odd sit up and I've even been known to weight lift and go for runs around the block.

And I have pipe cleaners for arms and an ever expanding beer belly.