Ab Myths

Most people would love to have a flat stomach along with washboard abs – they are the most talked about muscle group. Since there’s so much talk, you have to assume that not all of it is true. Allow us to dispel some common abdominal exercise myths.



1 - Do abdominal workouts every day for the best results

Abdominal muscles aren’t any different from any other muscle in your body. You wouldn’t go in and work your biceps two days in a row, so why put your abs through the strain? Abdominal muscles need a one day break after working them. By not following this rule you are inviting back and neck problems.





2 - Upper and lower abs

Most people believe you have upper and lower abs. Abdominals are just one spread of muscles, they’re not separated into two categories. “Lower abs” are just harder for most people to achieve because of the extra padding that can show up around the waistline. However, any abdominal exercise that is correctly executed will work the entire area.



3 - Make belly fat disappear with ab exercises

Many promises are made to consumers promising a miracle product to give them quick six-pack abs. You can perform a regular ab routine for 5 years and still not see positive results if your diet isn’t right. Getting nice abdominal muscles isn’t easy; it’s a three-headed monster that consists of the ab workout itself, a healthy diet, and cardiovascular work.



4 - More is better
This tip is along the same lines as the first tip. We’ve all heard people brag about doing hundreds of crunches every morning. This type of work puts too much stress on the muscle group and eventually leads to fatigue and injury. Like every other workout, you should only do between 10 and 16 repetitions per set. It’s not recommended going over 24 reps. Less is more for optimal results.