ABS and CALVES - Is it true that these muscles can safely be worked out everyday?
468442
Not everyday! Maybe every other day! Get ripped dude!
273780
Well anytype of regular exercise builds muscles if done continuously. I have heard however at the begining of the exercise the muscles swell a bit so at first it might seem that thier bigger but after a while ur calves will look athletic and fit not big. but again it depends on what exercise. Try yoga or pilates their the best since they wont build up to much muscles
937785
My dad had me and my brothers do some whacked out ab workout program when i was 12, it entailed doing 1000 crunches every other day.  Of course not 1000 straight, but more in sets, like 200 of legs lifted crunches, 200 legs spread apart crunches, 100 booty lifts with your legs 90 degrees from the ground, 200 bicycle kicks, 100 flutter kicks, 100 kick offs, aaand 100 leg lift offs.....we did that for about 2 to 3 weeks, and around the 3rd week i had freakin abs of steel.  Takes a long ass time though, normally the workouts entailed up to 3 hrs, and your stomach will feel like someone literally ripped you open.  Of course now i've read that apparently doing TOO many crunches can weaken your stomach muscles, which can cause injuries to occur easier such as hernias and what not.....but if you eat right, strecth before and after these exercises, and take your time and focuson the muscles, and not the quick get it out the way kind, you'll have abs of steel again in no time.   Just gotta stick to the program for at least a month.
311317
I find that a mix of exercises is best, you've got a lot of ab muscles and should try to work the majority of them to get an even muscle spread.\n\nI usually tend to do cycling crunches, where you lift your left elbow and right leg and vice versa.  Followed by a set of twisting crunches, a set of normal crunches, a set of double leg raises and finish with some lying bridges and back raises.\n\nSit ups tend to work your hip extensors more than the abs, ab crunches can do the job.  Beware though; over working your abs can do more harm than good, working them every other day is more than enough.\n\nBut you could also leave the crunches and get swimming :)
1075212
Situps combined with crunches is the best workout plan. You should aim for 400 crunches a day. Varying the types of crunches. From feet on the ground, to feet high in the air, and then normal feet in the air crunches. Try to keep both feet even or your abs will become uneven. Combine that with situps and you will see results in two weeks if you workout everyday. Also try to drink milk and try to eat vegetables although they aren't delicious...
785254
lay on the floor and have someone stand over you with a foot by each of your shoulders.  Keep your legs straight and raise your feet up so that your legs are straight up and down.  Now have the person push your feet (kind of a throwing motion) back toward the floor quite forcefully.  You have to use your low abs to stop them from hitting the floor and then quickly bring them back up again.  Do this about 50 times a day and you will have awesome abs!!!  It really works
347230
First of all, you don't really need to do many ab specific exercises. You can do all the crunches, sit-ups, leg raises, and knee-ups you want. In the end it doesn't mean anything unless you shed the layer of fat covering your abs so that you can see them. This can be accomplished by doing cardiovascular exercises like, running, rowing, cycling, etc. You want to maintain a moderate pace for 30 minutes, at least or an intense pace for 5 minutes or a minute at a time for about 10 seperate sets. Of course you can do ab exercises to make the abdomen more pronounced in shape (use the above exercises). In addition, your diet must be clean. When I say clean I mean, no excess fats (no McDonald's, buddy!) and no excess calories of any kind. In order to shed the weight you have to burn more calories than you consume. This creates a calorie defecit. The cardio allows you to use your stored energy sources (fat) when you do cardio. I suggest doing 2 intense ab work-outs a week, and 3 seperate cardio work-outs a week. For abs, use crunces, sit-ups, leg raises, and sit-ups. Do 2 sets of each exercise until failure (when can no longer contract the muscles). To save time you may use weight to cut down on the number of repetitions; use a weight plate atop of your chest for crunches and sit-ups or between your feet for leg raises, for added resistance. Do not train your abs again until they have fully recovered (are no longer sore). Eat a ratio of 45%carbs/35%protein/20%fat. That's it. For the ab exercises, try to perform 15-20 reps with added weight. Don't add too much weight or your waist will broden and you'll decrease the v-taper of your upper body. You don't need a thickly muscled midsection. Just make it toned and defined by sticking to high, intense, reps. Good luck!
1004868
you could always do a bunch of crunches and stuff every night....or even pilates or something like that. im personally pretty fond of pilates...it's a really good ab workout
88568
I find plain, old-fashioned crunches are the best thing in town.  Do 100 a day or more, and you'll be set for fantastic abs!
259096
I'm not a gym goer, but I do work out nearly every day. I like autonomous (cheap) exercises, pushups, running, situps and such.
469204
Every other day for abs, triceps, biceps and gluts!
862691
The visible muscle seperation you're talking about, whether it be abs, delts, or biceps, can only be acheieved through low body fat. This exposes the muscles below. Bodybuilders will enhance this with dehydration, but don't do this. It's temporary, and can be harmful.\n\n400+ crunches is an awesome feat to be sure, but try increasing resistance by holding a light weight on your chest as you crunch. Try to work to 3-4 sets of 25-30 reps, increasing from a 5 lb to a 25 lb plate. You'll build more muscle mass on the biceps. As for leg lifts, they work the hip flexors more than the abs. But, hey hip flexors need lovin' too, so keep at it!
264250
Do it every other day so the muscles have time to rest in beween days. This is the time they grow. Yes your muscles will grow larger and stronger.
711755
No. If you are doing weights, do Mon-Wed-Fri\nIf you are doing stretching; do every day\nIf you are doing aerobics, do every day.
806410
Try pilates, it was actually developed as a theraputic exercise to help people recovering from injury. It focuses on your core mucsles. And it will give you deadly abs! Good luck!
1136328
Yes I am from head to toe. 3 times a week, I have been working out for the past 3 years. I work out on my arms, work outs for my boobs, my legs and butt. Now I have killer curves.
397593
Sit ups are a fantastic way to get abs. However, i suggest buying an excercise ball to do these, so you don't have to get on the ground and cause injury (it will come with instructions, so you can choose the best position for you). The ball is pretty cheap aswell. Do about 40 sets a day, it really does WORK!