I have made my feelings clear on sit-ups before — there’s a time and a place, but I can think of about 10 core exercises off the cuff that I’d rather do myself and program for clients. With that in mind, there’s one abs exercise I haven’t shared before, and it will build you a rock-solid core without putting pressure on your spine.
If, for whatever reason, sit-ups don’t agree with your body, scrap them and try this exercise instead. It builds an intense sensation in your stomach, requires stability and balance and hits the deeper core muscles that help stabilize your torso, which means it’s not just your abs getting stronger, but your core as a whole.
