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terry · 08-22-2003, 01:11 PM

I don't find it surprising that crunches aren't that useful. However, the study cited seems to have done a better job of isolating poor training methods than identifying an optimal method. Specifically, I'd like to see the test re-done to study the efficacy of the following exercises:

1) 45 degree incline board situps using additional weight resistance placed behind neck (45 lbs)

2) Fit ball situps using additional weight resistance placed behind neck (45 lbs)

3) Situps on ab-glute machine with 75 lb rubber bands.

4) Incline board situps done when a 15 lb medicine ball is thrown to the sitter-upper mid-way through the eccentric phase.

08-22-2003, 01:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
terry Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pacifica, CA USA Posts: 571 Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't find it surprising that crunches aren't that useful. However, the study cited seems to have done a better job of isolating poor training methods than identifying an optimal method. Specifically, I'd like to see the test re-done to study the efficacy of the following exercises: 1) 45 degree incline board situps using additional weight resistance placed behind neck (45 lbs) 2) Fit ball situps using additional weight resistance placed behind neck (45 lbs) 3) Situps on ab-glute machine with 75 lb rubber bands. 4) Incline board situps done when a 15 lb medicine ball is thrown to the sitter-upper mid-way through the eccentric phase.