When I do crunches/sit-ups, my stomach [abbs area] hurts...?

Question

Im NO WHERE near a six pack, but its hurting, does that mean im gaining abbs or no?

Answer 1

Yeah your getting abs but you will never see them unless you diet and do cardio. I use to think that and I almost have my abs now.

Answer 2

Yeah i think that means its working. No pain no gain as they say.

As long as you are doing it right, and not pulling on your back or neck to do them. Make sure you are properly squeezing your stomach muscles to pull you up. It will hurt, and probably ache even into the next day...but it'll get easier.