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Can't do a sit-up? A personal trainer recommends these three alternative exercises to strengthen your abs


Published on 2024-12-15 04:43:09 - MSN
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The article from MSN discusses alternatives to traditional sit-ups for those who find them challenging or ineffective. Personal trainer Luke Worthington suggests three exercises to strengthen the abs: Bird Dogs, which involve extending opposite arm and leg from a tabletop position to engage the core; Dead Bugs, where you lie on your back and move opposite arm and leg while keeping the lower back pressed to the floor; and Modified Planks, starting with forearm planks and progressing to more challenging variations like side planks or planks with leg lifts. These exercises focus on core stability and strength, offering a safer and potentially more effective way to work the abdominal muscles without the strain often associated with sit-ups.

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