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Crunches vs Situps

JeremiahStone
Posts: 682 Member
Which are better for working out the abs and core?
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as long as you are doing them right it doesnt really matter0
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Crunches. Crunches work the abs/core and situps when done correctly work the hip flexors and the lower back. Once your back leaves the floor, you're no longer working the abs.0
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Check out this site, it explains why crunches are better than sit ups.
http://www.twohundredsitups.com/what.html0 -
leg raise is really good for your abs and core.:happy:0
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