Thread: Sit-Ups Extreme Cramping

Extreme cramping during Sit-Up workout. Scared to do Sit-Ups. Abs twisting and conflicting during sit ups. Wondering if I should try to lose body fat by running daily before attempting ab workouts. Any tips or explanation for this pain? I can tell it's a muscle problem and not indicating another health problem. Also I used to be a drug user and chronic alcoholic