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Ciara McGinley

Do abs workouts hurt your neck? Then try this four-move session

Woman sitting on exercise mat in fitness studio, reaching her arms out in front of her.

Struggling with neck strain every time you do a core workout? Sarah Aspinall, RAD ballet teacher and founder of Breaking Ballet, might have the solution. Her four-move abs routine focuses on strengthening your core, while improving posture and alignment, all without causing discomfort in your neck.

Neck strain during an abs workout can happen for many reasons, from a poor warm-up to tech neck, but the most common culprit is improper form and technique.

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