Is there a good ab exercise for someone with a really bad back?

I have stress fractures in my spine and a neck disc that is out, but can I do anything for my belly? save lipo?

Crunches!

Note: Don't put your hands behind your head and you don't have to go so high.

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5 Responses to “Is there a good ab exercise for someone with a really bad back?”

  1. lil_shygurll09 Says: January 19th, 2009 at 9:19 pm

    do push ups, run, sit ups just do it 4 ur health!
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  2. sticknpuck82 Says: January 19th, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    a "belly" doesn't get fixed with ab exercises. a "belly" goes away thanks to a combination of a proper exercise program in conjunction with a solid nutrition regimine. if you're one of those people who is just convinced though that a million crunches will give you a 6-pack, try: supine leg raises with a reverse crunch at the top of the movement, hanging leg raises, V-ups, eagle sit-ups, woodchoppers, twist-touches with a medicine ball, planks, etc.

    if you have a bad back, you also need to be working your back, especially with bodyweight exercises such as hyperextensions and supermans. add good mornings if your back is up to that task.
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  3. UN1C0RN Says: January 19th, 2009 at 10:17 pm

    Crunches!

    Note: Don't put your hands behind your head and you don't have to go so high.
    References :
    http://www.fitstep.com/Library/Exercises/Crunches.htm

  4. VIVA LA VIDA Says: January 19th, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    Try calenetics, it is method from the 70’ but it really works for people who has back problems. I have been doing it for several years with fantastic results.

    Check on google you will find information about it.
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  5. stef44 Says: January 19th, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    try doing hovers first, this will strengthen your deep abdominals and also help with your back problem then progress to ab work..!
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