How to Deal With Ab Muscle Soreness. Part of the series: LS - Workouts for a Better Body. If you've been working your abs particularly hard, it's very common to feel a little bit of soreness or pain in your abdominal wall after your workouts. Deal with ab muscle soreness with help from a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point in this free video clip. Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/video/1009970-deal-ab-muscle-soreness/