how many sit ups a day does it take to get abs?
June 20th, 2010 | 
Author: since im skinny and do exercises i dont have much body fat, how many crutches/sit-ups do i need to do per day to get abs?
Posted in getting six pack abs | 
Tags: body fat, crutches, exercises, if im doing 200 sit ups a day am i losing stomach fat, ups
Getting a nice set of abs is such a misunderstood process. It’s actually a lot easier than most people think which is why most people are in a never ending quest to get that perfect six pack – it’s because they’re doing all the wrong things.
When you eat more calories than you burn, your body takes those extra calories and stores them as fat somewhere on your body. For some people, the #1 fat storage area is around the thighs and for others it might be around the stomach – it differs from person to person. Sometimes the fat is perfectly distributed around the body so it’s not as big of a concern.
If an excessive amount of fat is stored around your stomach, the reason that you’re not seeing your abs is because your body fat percentage is too high. What you need to do is create a calorie deficit (take in less calories than you burn) so that your body is forced to use its fat stores for energy. After a few weeks of doing this, you’ll notice that your abs will start to show.
You first step is to figure out how many calories you burn each day. Use this calculator http://calorieneedscalculator.com for an estimate. Now you need to increase the amount of calories you burn by exercising more and decreasing the amount of calories you eat. Cut out junk food such as fast food, candy and sugar. Eat foods that are high in fiber: bread and pasta made from 100% whole wheat, brown rice, oats, fruits and vegetables.
You shouldn’t ignore targeting your abs with sit ups, leg raises and twists but doing hundreds of sit ups won’t do anything about the layer of fat that is covering them. Cardio and calorie restriction should be your main focus. If you need more details on getting a six pack, visit The Straight Health Forums – http://forums.straighthealth.com
I do 100 a day. and got abs pretty quick but thats just me. i get toned and fit really easy but the average person, lets say my friend Tony.
He does 40 sits ups every morning and night and got a 6 pac in like a month
Crunches aren’t the most effective way to get a six pack, but it will work eventually if you do lots.
Also, do some twisting sit-ups. As you go up on your sit-up, twist and bring your right elbow to your left knee, and switch for the next one. This will work your obliques (outside your abs) which will make your stomach look better when all is said and done.
Jackknifes (or V-ups) are a better exercise than crunches. Lay on your back, and lift up your feet while pulling your shoulders up and reach for your toes, folding yourself into a V.
Do as many as you can, rest, lather rinse repeat. Give yourself a day of rest every now and then and eat lots of protein.