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a.j.ing · #11 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 06:39 PM

i dont like situps. ur abs are only used in the first 30 degree motion of situps which is basicly a crunch. for the rest u are using ur back, and as lazurus sed probably ur p-chain and hip flexors n stuff. but i have heard u can hurt your back from them and my back feels sore after doing theeom sometimes too. i prefer crunches. the burn is much better but make sure u do them slowly. russian twists ( dont try and do too many ) leg raises are good, pikes. that kind of thing. check out this abs workout i do, it works really good

http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/tr...bs-workout.htm

redsoxfan15 · #12 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 07:42 PM

guys situps are not good for getting a six pack they are good for working the hip flexors like lazarus mentioned which helps with vertical jump. doing hundreds of situps will lead to back pain but if you do a normal amount of them you should be fine.

thedanshow35 · #13 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 08:01 PM

i thought like the worst thing to do when working your abs to do only situps.

there are at least 3 parts of abs that you must (i think)
the obliques, upper abs, and lower abs.(along with the lower back as well)
so i think if you want abs to show off or something then don't only do sit-ups because it can cause muscle imbalance.

dabeast · #14 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 08:02 PM

In football we had to do straight legged situps with straight legged Russian twists (a partner would hold your legs). I'm not sure what significance this change would have on the vertical, but it definitely helped my abs get stronger and more defined.

Lazarus · #15 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 08:28 PM

i did say situps for abs... i said situps for hip flexors... thx for backing me up redsox

telfair88 · #16 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 08:55 PM

cable crunches are great so are incline sit ups with an olympic plate

a.j.ing · #17 (**permalink**) 11-05-2007, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsoxfan15

guys situps are not good for getting a six pack they are good for working the hip flexors like lazarus mentioned which helps with vertical jump. doing hundreds of situps will lead to back pain but if you do a normal amount of them you should be fine.

which is basicly what i was saying.

ryano3 · #18 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 06:18 AM

yes,having good abs is an essential aspect of all athletic movements and sports
its the core of ya body,all actions ascentuate from it
it would help 2 hav gud abs anyway,and less body fat will help u go up better

jeremy500n · #19 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 06:57 AM

yo man, i've rock-hard abs, it doing sit-ups since elementary school and now i have rock hard abs - yay. ya sit - ups do help. i dont know why but it worked for me.

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alexxxmf · #20 (**permalink**) 11-06-2007, 08:17 AM

I read in the internet that If you have good abdominals, you will improve your hang time . Now I'm doing weight training for my abs with pulleys I heard about it that is pretty good