abs when cutting

[eddykenners]

hey guys,

how often should i be doing abs while cutting? everyday, every other day or once a week.


cheers

[JamesPhoenix]

Abs have a really high recovery time, so in my experience as long as you're not hitting them three days in a row you're good. I hit them every time I'm in the gym except leg days.

[joshwah]

Yeah abs definitely recover quickly. 2x a week directly with weight resistance i'd say.

Hit em hard bro it's all about abs for summer. And I'm sure the feeling of when someone asks "hey dude, you workout lets see your abs?" then you'll be like boom motherphuka!

[keys_10]

Same as any other muscle.

If you target each muscle once a week in your routine then hit abs once a week. If you target each muscle twice a week then hit abs twice a week and so on.

[eddykenners]

Thanks guys, how many exercises and reps/sets should i do if i was too hit them on lifting days? any pages/articles anyone knows would be great.

[keys_10]

Imo 2 exercises for a total of 5-6 sets is enough, don't forget they should be contracted isometrically during most lifts too. Rep range the same as any other muscle.

If you want your abs to show though your diet is more important than what you do for them in the gym.

[Tommy W.]

Doing abs while cutting will just be maintaining what you already have. You should be thinking about building abs while on a cal surplus.

There is no magic abount or frequency while cutting, just fit it in there so you don't lose em.

[eddykenners]

guys dont worry, ive been cutting on calorie deficit for 4 weeks now, going for a total of 12 weeks. I just dont do much ab workout so was wondering everyones thoughts, i kinda do the opposite of your stereotype as i do the cardio but not the abs lol! cheers for tips will start incorporating some ab exercises after my lifting sessions.