Sit Ups

[midagetrolop]

Is there anyway I can strengthen my abs now that the physio has told me no more sit ups because of a trapped nerve in my neck!

[sophie_1003]

We did a move in bellydancing this eve that might help, stand tall with your pelvis tucked and pull in and push out (in v controlled way) your belly button, you very quickly feel it in your stomach muscles!

[midagetrolop]

Thanks Sophie, I tried it, it's great.

[4getmenot]

rather than sit up lay down and pull your knees up towards your head

[R1Geezer]

Sit ups are a terrible exercise anyway, putting strain on back and neck. The best abs exercise is the crunch.

[sherminator]

this is an absolute killer for the lower abs...

lie flat on your back lift your legs roughly 6 inches of ground and do little kicks up and down without letting your feet touch the ground or go to high! one of the toughest ab exercises you can do!

also the plank is good kind of in push up position but with your elbows and forarms resting on ground and your back straight.. do for 30 secs at a time and that will strengthen your core!