If I do situps/crunches while lying on my bed is it still effective?

Question

Even when i use an exercise mat, the end of my spine hurts. I tried them lying on my bed (pillow top mattress) and I didn't feel back pain.

Are these as/more/less effective as lying on the floor?

Answer 1

If you can feel the "burn" they're working! Sure they are effective, any time you do crunches they'll work those muscles.
I have that same problem every now and then. Does it hurt in your lower back or up by your neck?
At any rate, doing them this way is fine, lift your knees for variety, and crunch touching the same elbow to knee on both sides, and then alternate.

Answer 2

Sure.It even puts you in a better position to fully contract your abs because your butt will sink a little into the bed thus almost making it a full body curl also and probably involves a little more lower abs.If this helps and doesn't hurt your back then keep it up.Just watch for back pain the day after.Subtle muscle pain is okay but PAIN is an indicator that you could be doing damage

Answer 3

Hi, Good question and one that can easily be resolved. First of all, I don't know what your immediate goals are but I will assume that you are doing the sit ups to achieve a better abdominal region. I f this is the case then remember that sit ups alone will not do this. It is very important that you also focus highly on your diet, as this will prove essential in achieving end results. Anyway, to answer your question, doing sit ups on your bed is still advantageous, however there are other alternatives to achieving these same sit ups results. Back support is always an issue when sit ups are employed. Hope this helps a little

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Answer 4

Don't worry it still works. Believe me I do it all the time and you should see my abs. I'm not to cut I just have a nice little 4 pack for a 15 year old girl.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

do you fee your abs working? if so then yes it works but make sure you do crunches because situps will hurt your back more

Answer 7

you can do flutter kicks too, that wont bother your back. lay on your back and kick in the air, not letting your feet hit the ground puttin your hands under your butt. try it without shoes first

Answer 8

no, try using a padded yoga mat

Answer 9

No