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Ava’s Ab Routine by Ava Cowan
My abdominal routine is created in the same manner that I create all of my exercise routines. I carefully pay attention to every layer and every section of the muscle to properly build and develop it to its full potential. And for the abdominals that means working them from the every angle to ensure that I am strong not only from the core, but also to the more visible rectus abdominus. I also focus on flexing my abs throughout my entire workout and I am very meticulous about my form.
I would highly recommend learning the human anatomy as it pertains to musculature and also where the muscle originates and inserts into the bone. Then when you go to the gym, you will be able to create a customized program because you will be able to visualize exactly which muscle you are working when performing an exercise. This will allow for more creativity in your workouts and you will become a master at sculpting your own physique!
I train abs no more than twice a week. I treat them just like any other body part. I would never train any body part more than twice a week because the muscle only grows while in a state of rest. I usually train abs on my shoulder day, and if I chose an additional day it will be on a cardio only day.
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March 5, 2009 at 9:48 am
I’ve read that abs can be trained more frequently than other muscles because they recover quicker. Is that true?
March 5, 2009 at 9:57 am
I really enjoyed this article! And it is so true that when you understand how the muscles work and interconnect with the body it is much easier to visualize what you are working and how you should be working it.
Brad - There are a couple of schools of thought on ab workouts. Some people do tend to work them out more often than other body parts because they figure they aren’t using heavy weights on them. I agree with Ava though… They are a muscle and should be treated just as you would treat your other muscles in terms of working them out. I usually work abs three times a week. Twice on weight training days and once on a cardio only day. There are other people who work them every day. I do honestly believe that abs need recovery and rest days too.