I am 22 and in good health.
2007-01-22 04:22:22 · 3 answers · asked by Go16 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Check my article out on the Crunch Factor:
http://www.engineeringfitness.com/tip9
In addition, I would recommend you start strengthen your back muscles, since your abs and back play opposing roles to each other and depend on one another.
Good luck and train hard.
2007-01-22 04:27:59 · answer #1 · answered by ENGINEERING FITNESS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your core is very weak. when the hip flexors are not strong enough to perform a proper sit-up the crunch is the best alternative's. what is happening is that the weaknesses in your abs and hip flexors are causing strain the various muscles of the lower back as they try to compensate for the abdominals.
your situation is very common. but you need to start focusing on training your core. weak abdominal muscles can cause some pretty painful back problems..
tons of exercises on this website..
http://www.exrx.net/Exercise.html
2007-01-22 06:18:26 · answer #2 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got the Ab Lounger for Christmas..I LOVE IT..it is very smooth, no jerking or pulling..
2007-01-22 05:00:56 · answer #3 · answered by whatelsewhatever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋