The Flab Report: May 8, 2008
May 8, 2008
Today was my first core / arms day. The arms and shoulders are pretty straightforward, but core is really an issue for me. Situps or even crunches or planks tend to make my back hurt; and ditto for the various ab machines. I need to find a way to strengthen my core enough that I can actually work my abs instead of my back when I’m trying to work my abs instead of my back!
It probably doesn’t help that I tend to overdo it a bit on the actual back exercises. I can move a whole lot of weight in that back machine without feeling any discomfort at the time, or even feeling like it’s difficult; but I know that come this evening, I’m going to be very, very sore.
This afternoon, one of my projects is to find some sort of worksheet so I can start keeping track of weights, reps, and progress. Woohoo!
May 14, 2008 at 6:12 am
When doing abs exercises, in order to achieve maximum effect from each abs workout and to reduce your likelihood of sustaining back injury, you have to make sure to maintain correct posture at all time when you are doing your abdominal exercises.
May 14, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Thanks, I do try. Sometimes I’m not sure, though, what correct posture is (especially in the machines) — and how do you maintain it when you’re barely strong enough to do 10 crunches on the floor?