Whenever I do crunches?

The real ones

all the way up and down

My stomach hurts, I wanted to lose some weight but now my abs hurt when I cough

Is this normal?

Anonymous2011-05-05T20:50:18Z

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you don't lose weight by doing crunches. you lose weight by cardio activities like running/sprinting. the crunches are just to get your frame more defined. but yes, your stomach should hurt after you do crunches, it means you're doing them right!