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Tom’s Guide
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Sam Hopes

Look no further — yes you can build strength and muscle in your core without sit-ups, and here's the move to try

Man performing an abs workout outside.

We’ve been on a sit-up alternative mission lately, giving as many options as possible for exercisers who either don’t want them or can’t do them for whatever reason.

I still hear the question going around — Are sit-ups bad for you? The answer is no, depending on your unique anatomy, exercise experience, and past or existing injuries. In other words, it's not black and white but a whole lot of grey. While some might be sworn off them, others can rep it out just fine. And yes, sit-ups can build stronger abs.

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