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Are Crunches & Sit Ups Bad For Your Back?

By: Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES), Last Updated: March 5, 2020

Are sit ups bad for your back?

You may have heard that you need to train your abs and core muscles. It’s true… But the question is are crunches and sit ups bad for your back?

Many trainers and doctors recommend them, but are they good or bad for your spine and back pain? Watch the video below to find out my take on it:

If you have any questions, leave them below!

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Leon Turetsky CEO of Back Intelligence
Leon Turetsky (NASM-CPT, NASM-CES)

Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM-CES), Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT), Professional Dancer

As a long time back sufferer Leon found unique methods to alleviate his pain using natural methods including self massage, exercise/stretching and postural habits. He founded Backintelligence.com to empower others to fix their postures and ease their back pain from home.

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