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In response to "So what is the new recommended correct way to do sit-ups?" by Will Hunting

if you are doing them right, you should not feel it in your lower back.

Posted by groiny (aka groiny) Apr 21 '11, 07:18

you have to contract your stomach muscles while doing them, and it reduces the strain on your lower back.

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what about hand position? -- nm - loosilu Apr 21, 07:20 3
- "Place your hands behind your head so your thumbs are behind your ears. Don�t lace your fingers together." -- (link) - mara Apr 21, 07:23
- they matter less if you are doing them properly. - groiny Apr 21, 07:21 1
  - tx. -- nm - loosilu Apr 21, 07:34
Okay....I had back troubles years ago becuase I was strong up front and didn't do the inverse. - Will Hunting Apr 21, 07:19

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