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Originally Posted by mokle
The problem is you can't spot reduce fat, and working out your ab makes them stronger, not more visible.
You need o drop your overall body fat %. I didn't say lose weight. Weight and fat are different. You need to lose fat if you want more definition.
You'd get much better results on an elliptical machine every day than doing those ridiculous leg raises every day.
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This is totally correct if you're looking to burn calories and lose fat in order for your abs to be seen with good definition. However, if your abs have lost their strength and are in need of repair then ab exercises are the way to go, especially if you don't have any abs to be seen even with a low body fat percentage.
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Originally Posted by Acetylene
Out of curiosity, how often should I do this? Most people say you shouldn't exercise a muscle every day, but when I take days off from whatever exercise I'm doing, I tend to forget to start up again and skip too many days. Is it ok to exercise every day, just so I stay in the habit?
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Most people are right, you shouldn't exercise the same muscle every day. Stressing the muscle every day will actually have a negative impact, reducing any gains you might make. I'd normally say not to exercise them but just once a week, however, you could do them two to three times a week if that will help you remember.