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hoplite · 08-21-2003, 10:14 AM

I have often heard it argued that one of these exercises is superior to the other, or that one is actually dangerous and should never be used. Recently I found these two articles research by Dr Raymond Chong of Medical College of Georgia that weighs in on this disagreement with empirical research.
BBC NEWS | Health | How to do the best sit-up
Research pinpoints variations in sit-up techniques

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hoplite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hercules, California Posts: 57 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sit-Ups vs Crunches I have often heard it argued that one of these exercises is superior to the other, or that one is actually dangerous and should never be used. Recently I found these two articles research by Dr Raymond Chong of Medical College of Georgia that weighs in on this disagreement with empirical research. BBC NEWS \| Health \| How to do the best sit-up Research pinpoints variations in sit-up techniques