Crunches vs situps—which exercise is better
Them being a great choice for strengthening this area they also put less strain on your lower back compared to situps
The lower abs and hip flexors are included in the power of situp situps
Proper form is important to maximize the benefits of crunches
If you want to perfect the situp technique you need a strong core and proper technique
Variation add variety and challenge to your core workouts
Variations for intensity enhance your situp game with variations like russian twists weighted situps or decline situps
Both exercises have their merits if you want a focused upper ab workout with less strain on your back go for crunches
Proper form and consistency are key to reaping the benefits of either exercise
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