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Sam Hopes

I'm swapping crunches, sit-ups and Russian twists for this deep-core exercise — and my lower back is still thanking me

Woman with strong abs and legs .

Lower back pain is one of the most common injuries or health conditions you see cropping up, and managing back pain through movement involves assessing your options and finding the best low-impact exercises for your spine.

If you've been cleared to exercise and you struggle with your back, then low-impact core exercises can help you strengthen your core while minimizing the risk of pain or strain. That might mean popular abs exercises like sit-ups or Russian twists aren't for you, and you could be on the market for some new moves.

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