Muscles Locking Up on Crunches

[FWCMuZiK]

Is it because i have so little body fat? I did like 50 crunches and my abs just started locking up

[The_Animal11]

man tell them not to do that crap anymore.

and more water maybe? how much water you drinkin?

[FWCMuZiK]

i drunk 2 glasses b4 i started but i was sweating a lot

[The_Animal11]

what about the rest of the day? staying hydrated is very important, especially if youre like me and you sweat alot. not getting enough water can lead to all sorts of cramps and other painful things. most people who are serious about their lifting try to get around at least a gallon a day.

[FWCMuZiK]

what about the rest of the day? staying hydrated is very important, especially if youre like me and you sweat alot. not getting enough water can lead to all sorts of cramps and other painful things. most people who are serious about their lifting try to get around at least a gallon a day.

thanks ill try to drink more water and see if it still happens

[The_Animal11]

alright man, let me know! might not be a bad idea to try gettin a banana in your diet a little while before you work out as well.

[soapmaker77]

Is it because i have so little body fat? I did like 50 crunches and my abs just started locking up

i have the same problem. i get nasty cramps in my abs when i do any crunch movements, but abs are about the only place i get them. ive tried every amount of water consumption imaginable and it doesnt seem to help. i just bought magnesium, potassium and taurine to try to keep my electrolytes up, so well see how that goes

[FWCMuZiK]

i have the same problem. i get nasty cramps in my abs when i do any crunch movements, but abs are about the only place i get them. ive tried every amount of water consumption imaginable and it doesnt seem to help. i just bought magnesium, potassium and taurine to try to keep my electrolytes up, so well see how that goes

let me know if it works

[soapmaker77]

let me know if it works

i was able to use the crunch machine for 3 sets after cardio this morning. i dont want to say its worked yet, but it feels better

[FWCMuZiK]

I just did some crunches today and didn't cramp up

[Dr Clay]

The cramping IS due to an electrolyte problem... specifically a magnesium deficiency.

Opt for Mg citrate, malate, or asparate as opposed to Mg oxide which is poorly absorbed.

Best,

[FWCMuZiK]

The cramping IS due to an electrolyte problem... specifically a magnesium deficiency.

Opt for Mg citrate, malate, or asparate as opposed to Mg oxide which is poorly absorbed.

Best,

so would gatorade help?