Do's & Don'ts for 5 Abs Exercises

Abs exercises such as crunches, sit-ups, planks are very popular - but are you doing them correctly to reap the full benefits? We've compiled the do's and don'ts for 5 popular abs exercises:

• Crunch: Don't pull forward with your neck; Do keep your neck neutral & engage your abs muscles

• Bicycle Crunch: Don’t lift only your shoulders; Do raise your upper torso and twist

• Plank: Don't let your hips drop or raise your hips too high; Do keep your back flat & your body in a straight line

• Sit-up: Don't use momentum to drive yourself up; Do engage your core & raise your torso in a controlled movement

• Russian twist: Don't just twist your shoulders; Do twist your torso from the ribs up

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