Q. I tend to stay away from sit-ups because they often hurt my neck. Is there an effective way to work your abdominals so that you don't strain your neck? A. When done correctly, sit-ups will help to tone the muscles in your midsection as well as work to protect your back and enhance your overall posture. But do note that doing sit-ups incorrectly can be a complete waste of time - and even cause injury to your back. In order for sit-ups to be effective, proper technique is a must. More often than not, I'll see people using so much momentum that most of the work is being done by the neck, arms and legs rather than the abs. Keeping your knees bent during sit-ups helps to neutralize the action of the hip flexors (structures that comprise the hip joint) and therefore forces the abs to work harder. Do note, however, that the abs work hardest during the initial phase of the sit-up, because shortly after the initial lift, the hip flexors take over. The best approach is to lift yo...
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