abs workout

[josieverse]

I've been doing well on my training for the last 6 weeks. Lately though, everytime I do crunches or any other floor exercises on my abs I don't feel the same intense burn as I used to. In fact, I can feel my back and spine curving, so I adjust my form and start over. After a few sets I just can't get any burn. I feel exhausted because I feel like I'm not doing anything good and I'll probably end up hurting my back... even though I adjust and watch my form. What am I doing wrong?

Have I plateaud? What do I do now? Stop doing it for how long or do another kind of abs exercise (but what because it seems I've done them all). It's very important for me to work my abs and get a good burn because it makes me feel the muscles there and knowing I'm doing something for it, feel it tightening during the day. Advise would be appreciated!

 

[sarahfitchic]

Hmmm might be a good idea to stop them if you are having that pain. You probably gained strength in your abs as well so they might not be as challenging any more. You could try hanging leg raises and hanging twisting leg raises and see how those feel. Also maybe leg lifts with your back flat on the floor.

Good luck with it and be careful!!

Sarah

 

[josieverse]

Thanks for the tip! I did stop for a few days, then also tried leg raises using a roman chair. Oh man! I ain't got enough upper body strength! Can only do 2 sets, but I did start feeling my lower abs muscle during that time, although not for long. But it was ok, it was different. These days I think I'm starting to get better at it again. It seems my focus is coming back!