abs....wtf!?

[D7M]

alright, so i haven't done abs in about 2 weeks (yah, I'm bulking now). So tonight after shoulders I did 20 inclines w/ a 25lb plate (planning on doing 4 sets). after the first set, my abs tensed up completely....i mean really painful. so i just called it a day. now I'm sitting here w/ my pwo and they still hurt....is it just that I haven't worked them in a while? a cramp?

[Papi93]

Have you done this exercise before? Even when bulking, you should do some abdominal strengthening exercises. A strong set of abs will make you stronger in your lifts.

My guess is that you will be experiencing some delayed onset muscle soreness in a day or two.

[taiboxa]

training abs is pointless if u do heavy strict compound movements

[GunTotingHipGangster]

training abs is pointless if u do heavy strict compound movements

i agree

deads and squats work my abs enough for me to see them unflexed through my entire bulk

[Papi93]

Westside Barbell (Louie Simmons, Dave Tate) would definitely disagree with strengthening the core is not going to make you stronger.