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when to do abs

fsimmons Posts: 77 Joined: 2003/03/24	2003/05/01, 10:37 AM i've read a tip on ft that you should do abs last in workout. is that correct? i started out doing it that way, but changed over to do them 1st b/c toward the end of my workout, my abs are exhausted and i couldn't finish b/c of how much i use them as 2ndary muscles for other exercises. my workouts last 45min to an hour 3 days/week
sypress Posts: 192 Joined: 2003/04/13	2003/05/01, 10:43 AM Hi fsimmons. I usually work my abs last. Abs are your support system when you are lifting. It is better to work them last.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/05/01, 11:58 AM Abs for the most part are pretty much "worked" throughout your workout indirectly anyway, therefore it may be best to do them last. As mentioned above, they are a support system. You may want to change this periodically though and do them first, especially if they are a priority, but only for a change. They do expend energy, and say for instance if you are doing them on chest day, you don't want to take needed energy away from your power movements like bench. I personally opt to do mine twice per week, on my "easier" days, like arms and back days. Just my suggestion. -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt. Ron