Standard sit-ups are a perfectly good and well-known way to strengthen abdominal muscles.
The thing is, lots of people think doing sit-ups is some sort of magical exercise that is going to trim the waistline and maybe even give them a six-pack midsection.
Uh, sorry, no …
Unfortunately, the way to get a six-pack abdomen is in the kitchen, not in the gym. But that’s a discussion for another time. We’re talking sit-ups here.
Like I said, sit-ups are fine. Nothing against sit-ups, really, except that are better alternatives.
One thing wrong with sit-ups is that over time, that repetitive up and down motion can start causing lower back problems. Also, existing lower back issues can prevent doing sit-ups in the first place.
Here are some alternatives that will help strengthen that all-important core:
Planks
Reverse crunch
V sit-ups
Windshield wipers
Scissor kicks
Try some of these to tighten up that core.
Remember, it’s important to have a strong core. Think about it — the core helps support all the other muscle groups in your body!
