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Crunches / sit-ups
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Crunches can effectively train the rectus abdominis if done with proper technique (one vertebra at a time), but may aggravate low back pain in susceptible people.
PW▶ 29:10Dosagecurl up and down one vertebra at a time; can be weightedCaveatsmay aggravate low back pain; avoid if doing high-rep loaded lumbar flexion repeatedlyCertaintyhedgedrecommendation