Comments on: Abdominal training http://www.stumptuous.com/abdominal-training Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:03:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Mistress Krista http://www.stumptuous.com/abdominal-training/comment-page-1#comment-5994 Mistress Krista Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:46:13 +0000 #comment-5994 Vanessa, rest and ice it. If it doesn't resolve in a few days, see a doctor. Intercostal or ab muscle tears are rare, but painful as heck. Vanessa, rest and ice it. If it doesn’t resolve in a few days, see a doctor. Intercostal or ab muscle tears are rare, but painful as heck.

]]> By: Vanessa http://www.stumptuous.com/abdominal-training/comment-page-1#comment-5993 Vanessa Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:18:00 +0000 #comment-5993 Hello, I haven't been working out long a few weeks and recently I've been doing a ab workout on this machine just like crunches done on the floor. Usually right under my ribs get sore but by the next day I'm fine. Oh but this time it hurts like heck so much so I'm not sure I'm ready to go back. Hurts when breathe, lay down or bend! What should I do? Thanks Vanessa Hello, I haven’t been working out long a few weeks and recently I’ve been doing a ab workout on this machine just like crunches done on the floor. Usually right under my ribs get sore but by the next day I’m fine. Oh but this time it hurts like heck so much so I’m not sure I’m ready to go back. Hurts when breathe, lay down or bend! What should I do?

Thanks
Vanessa

]]> By: simma http://www.stumptuous.com/abdominal-training/comment-page-1#comment-5932 simma Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:44:24 +0000 #comment-5932 I vote yes on Janda situps-IF you are doing some activity that requires supplementary ab work. These are good for, say, martial artists, who already overuse their hip flexors and so should probably lay off the crunches. But if you’re not building balanced full-body strength with compound exercises like the squat and deadlift, ab work could cause problems. Personally, I’ve found that one of the best ways to develop the abs’ ability to stabilize in an balanced and integrated manner is the overhead press. I vote yes on Janda situps-IF you are doing some activity that requires supplementary ab work. These are good for, say, martial artists, who already overuse their hip flexors and so should probably lay off the crunches.

But if you’re not building balanced full-body strength with compound exercises like the squat and deadlift, ab work could cause problems.

Personally, I’ve found that one of the best ways to develop the abs’ ability to stabilize in an balanced and integrated manner is the overhead press.

]]> By: Mistress Krista http://www.stumptuous.com/abdominal-training/comment-page-1#comment-5931 Mistress Krista Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:44:22 +0000 #comment-5931 @Lynne: Meh. You can get super fancy or you can just keep it real. For my money, resisted rotation/core stability type exercises such as planks or full-body twists (using the torso as a block from hips/lower body to shoulders, like a punch or throwing a ball) combined with spinal extension are what most folks need. Most of us sit in an ab-contracted, hunched-over position much of the time. Doing more crunches doesn't fix the underlying problem. @Lynne: Meh. You can get super fancy or you can just keep it real. For my money, resisted rotation/core stability type exercises such as planks or full-body twists (using the torso as a block from hips/lower body to shoulders, like a punch or throwing a ball) combined with spinal extension are what most folks need. Most of us sit in an ab-contracted, hunched-over position much of the time. Doing more crunches doesn’t fix the underlying problem.

]]> By: Lynne http://www.stumptuous.com/abdominal-training/comment-page-1#comment-5929 Lynne Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:30:55 +0000 #comment-5929 Krista, There are two ab exercises I have seen people doing and was wondering if they are worth trying, or if they belong on the crap list. One is the Janda situp and the other is an exercise where you lie on your back, legs straight with feet to the ceiling and you lift your hips so your feet travel straight towards the ceiling. I'm not sure what it's called. I have tried it and can't even begin to do it. If it is beneficial, how do I get in condition to do it? And is there any benefit to Janda situps or is it just a gimmick? Krista,

There are two ab exercises I have seen people doing and was wondering if they are worth trying, or if they belong on the crap list. One is the Janda situp and the other is an exercise where you lie on your back, legs straight with feet to the ceiling and you lift your hips so your feet travel straight towards the ceiling. I’m not sure what it’s called. I have tried it and can’t even begin to do it. If it is beneficial, how do I get in condition to do it? And is there any benefit to Janda situps or is it just a gimmick?

]]> By: torrilin http://www.stumptuous.com/abdominal-training/comment-page-1#comment-4564 torrilin Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:24:58 +0000 #comment-4564 For a while now (ok, since freaking JANUARY), I've had trouble doing more than 20-30 crunches at a go. Yesterday, I got on my ass with a 10lb dumbbell and tried some weighted crunches. (no plates, or I would've done that) YES YES YES! I did 40 weighted crunches! Oh happy day! Dear god what a stupid mental block. Later, I tried regular sit-ups, because dude, compound exercises are more fun... unweighted this time. I got to 65. Die mental block DIE! Today, my core muscles feel pretty good. I sing, and I've definitely had days where I'm more sore from singing than I am today. I still don't really enjoy crunches or situps, but I feel a lot less like I suck... which should make it easier to make progress. For a while now (ok, since freaking JANUARY), I’ve had trouble doing more than 20-30 crunches at a go. Yesterday, I got on my ass with a 10lb dumbbell and tried some weighted crunches. (no plates, or I would’ve done that)

YES YES YES! I did 40 weighted crunches! Oh happy day! Dear god what a stupid mental block. Later, I tried regular sit-ups, because dude, compound exercises are more fun… unweighted this time. I got to 65. Die mental block DIE!

Today, my core muscles feel pretty good. I sing, and I’ve definitely had days where I’m more sore from singing than I am today.

I still don’t really enjoy crunches or situps, but I feel a lot less like I suck… which should make it easier to make progress.

]]> By: Mistress Krista http://www.stumptuous.com/abdominal-training/comment-page-1#comment-2787 Mistress Krista Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:37:32 +0000 #comment-2787 Jeanne: Find a qualified physiotherapist who deals with pelvic floor rehab and work with them to design an appropriate routine. Jeanne: Find a qualified physiotherapist who deals with pelvic floor rehab and work with them to design an appropriate routine.

]]> By: jeanne http://www.stumptuous.com/abdominal-training/comment-page-1#comment-2767 jeanne Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:17:52 +0000 #comment-2767 Dear Krista, So what do you know about weight lifting after a hysterectomy, specifically for a prolapsed uterus? I want to get back to the gym but am needless to say a bit nervous about it. Jeanne Dear Krista,
So what do you know about weight lifting after a hysterectomy, specifically for a prolapsed uterus? I want to get back to the gym but am needless to say a bit nervous about it.
Jeanne

]]> By: Mistress Krista http://www.stumptuous.com/abdominal-training/comment-page-1#comment-1222 Mistress Krista Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:09:50 +0000 #comment-1222 Many common ab exercises can increase the compressive forces on the spine, which some susceptible people find uncomfortable. Ditch the crunches and find some "real-life" type ab exercises such as standing cable chops, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtjQaaKOTGI" rel="nofollow">one-handed windmill presses</a>, and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgJ3ekM7GoE" rel="nofollow">ribbons</a>. Many common ab exercises can increase the compressive forces on the spine, which some susceptible people find uncomfortable. Ditch the crunches and find some “real-life” type ab exercises such as standing cable chops, one-handed windmill presses, and ribbons.

]]> By: MJ http://www.stumptuous.com/abdominal-training/comment-page-1#comment-1219 MJ Sun, 14 Jun 2009 13:49:11 +0000 #comment-1219 Hi Krista Firstly thanks for your helpful and very informative website. Just a question that I have not found answered here that maybe other readers have as well. My lower back hurts when I do abs exercises - crunches etc! I don't have any injuries or back problems in general so I don't know what could be causing it. I do back extensions to strengthen my lower back but it doesn't seem to help. What do you suggest? Hi Krista

Firstly thanks for your helpful and very informative website. Just a question that I have not found answered here that maybe other readers have as well. My lower back hurts when I do abs exercises – crunches etc! I don’t have any injuries or back problems in general so I don’t know what could be causing it. I do back extensions to strengthen my lower back but it doesn’t seem to help. What do you suggest?

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