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Anonymous
Sup /fit/

I'm kind of new to physical exercise but I thought I'd give it a try. When I do crunches it seems to wear out my lower back rather than my stomach. Obviously my muscles all over my body aren't very developed so I expect to ache in unusual places, but is this normal? I'm pretty sure I'm doing it right. Maybe my back is fucked from too much slouching in front of the computer lolz...

What do you think?
>> Anonymous
http://exercise.about.com/od/exerciseworkouts/ss/backexercises_10.htm
Id suggest doing some of these to strengthen your lower back, except put ur hands flat on the ground and push urself up as to not put too much strain on your lower back right away. Just think of it as a reverse crunch.
>> Anonymous
>>93045

Less arms, more stomach. Seriously, prolly pulling your head up with your hands instead of lifting with your abs. technique!
>> Anonymous
>>93053

I've been doing it with my hands together held above my stomach in order to avoid that... didn't work.
>> Anonymous
don't be a girl, keep your legs up while doing crunchs with your arms crossed across your chest (don't pull on your shirt)
>> Anonymous
visualize lifting your chest straight up towards the ceiling rather than into your knees. focus on pulling with the abs
>> Anonymous
put your index and middle finger to your temples.
No tension in the arms or neck.
>> Anonymous
>>93067

Great advice for a beginner if you want him to quit after one session.

Keep your lower back totally flat on the ground. The movement should never require you to lift your lower back at all. I see so many people at my gym doing the traditional 'sit-up', and it's completely inefficient.