by *Giddy Up* » Sat Oct 15, 2005 11:27 pm
#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Instead of the traditional sit ups, you can do the bridge- where you balance in a plank position on your toes and your forearms- keep the abs tucked in (you could probably find a picture on the internet). You can also get a stability ball and try crunches on that- it might be more cushioning on your back, or you put your knees on the ball and your palms on the floor, then using your legs and keeping your abs in, roll the ball out away from you and then back in (I LOVE this one). Anything where you are bringing your legs into your body is going to work the lower abs more so, where as the crunch works the upper abs. You could also do the v-sit from pilates. Sit in a v position- upper body and legs up, and you hold your arms out to the side (but still parallel to the body) moving them in small circles to keep your balanced. Oh, you can also lay on your back with your legs point straight up into the air and spell your name with your legs, moving around in a full range of motion- use your abs to pull your legs back to the start and to push them away from the start. Also, in the same position, have someone gently "throw" your legs front/back, side/side and you must use your abs to pull them back to the straight up starting position.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Those are a few I have had experience with- there are actually alot of ab workouts that you can do that you don't have to do traditional crunches. Although with crunches I find the surface you do them on plays a big part- I need to sit somewhere cushy or else it hurts my spine, and I personally have to support my neck with my hands. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
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