What to do if your abdominal muscles cramp during sit-ups

Friends who love sports must have encountered injuries of varying degrees. Some are due to improper exercise, some are due to incorrect exercise methods, and some are due to excessive exercise. We exercise to have a strong body, but it would be not worth it if our body functions are damaged as a result. Many friends who do sit-ups experience abdominal pain or muscle cramps. Why is this? What should we do in this situation?

Many people who do sit-ups have experienced abdominal muscle cramps. This usually happens when you're just starting or resuming exercise, but in fact, muscle cramps can occur anywhere in the body. Don't give up on sit-ups because of cramps. Simply taking the time to care for your muscles and understanding the causes of cramps can help reduce the chances of getting cramps in your abdomen or anywhere else.

1. Muscle care

2. Step 1: When doing abdominal muscle exercises such as sit-ups, you should warm up the core muscles of the body. Do some stretching to get blood flowing to your core muscles and prepare them for exercise.

Step 2: Stop eating one hour before doing sit-ups. If your stomach is full of food, blood will flow to the digestive system instead of the abdominal muscles.

Step 3: Do not drink too much water before, during, and after waist and abdominal muscle training. You should drink some sports functional drinks to replenish muscle elements. Insufficient electrolytes may cause muscle cramps.

Step 4: Do core muscle stretching exercises every day to increase muscle flexibility and avoid muscle cramps. Stretching exercises that involve a large range of motion, such as jumping, should be avoided to avoid injuring muscles that have not yet been warmed up.

2. The first step of upward dog yoga: lie face down on the ground with your legs straight and together, soles of feet facing up.

Step 2: Place your palms on the ground, fingers slightly outward, and elbows close to your torso.

Step 3: Inhale, lift your upper body off the ground, keep your head perpendicular to the ground, and look forward. Use your toes to lift your lower body off the ground, using only your hands and feet to support your body.

Step 4: Maintain this position for 15 seconds, breathe evenly, and slowly lower your body. Repeat the above movements within your ability.

The above is the introduction and explanation of the knowledge, causes and methods of muscle cramps when doing sit-ups. I hope that friends who love fitness can learn more about it. Exercise itself is good for the body, but don’t let it become a burden to the body. We should pay more attention to methods and exercise scientifically in our daily lives.