{"id":12928,"date":"2020-12-03T22:00:18","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T22:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=12928"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"crunch-vs-sit-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Crunch Vs. Sit-Up: Which Is The Best Exercise To Work Your Core And Why?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#What_Is_Sit-Up\" >What Is Sit-Up?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#Advantages_Of_Doing_Sit-Ups\" >Advantages Of Doing Sit-Ups<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#They_Are_Cheap_1\" >They Are Cheap (1)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#They_Can_Be_Done_By_Anyone\" >They Can Be Done By Anyone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#Sit-Ups_Help_With_Core_Stability_And_Control_2\" >Sit-Ups Help With Core Stability And Control (2)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#Sit-Ups_Help_Strengthen_The_Hip_Flexor_2\" >Sit-Ups Help Strengthen The Hip Flexor (2)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#Sit-Ups_Work_Many_Muscles_At_A_Go\" >Sit-Ups Work Many Muscles At A Go<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#Sit-Ups_Help_With_Ones_Posture\" >Sit-Ups Help With One\u2019s Posture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#Cons_Of_Doing_Sit-Ups\" >Cons Of Doing Sit-Ups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#How_To_Do_A_Sit-Up\" >How To Do A Sit-Up?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#What_Are_Crunches\" >What Are Crunches?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#Benefits_Of_Doing_Crunches\" >Benefits Of Doing Crunches\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#They_Are_Cheap_1-2\" >They Are Cheap (1)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#They_Are_For_Everyone\" >They Are For Everyone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#They_Help_In_Stabilizing_Ones_Core\" >They Help In Stabilizing One\u2019s Core<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#Cons_Of_Crunches\" >Cons Of Crunches\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#How_To_Do_A_Crunch\" >How To Do A Crunch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#Differences_Between_Crunches_And_Sit-Ups\" >Differences Between Crunches And Sit-Ups<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#The_Verdict\" >The Verdict<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a strong core is very important. It translates to having a better posture, which reduces the chances of having lower back problems and makes doing daily activities like walking, climbing a flight of stairs, and even lifting things easier. Two of the most popular exercises when it comes to working out the core are sit-ups and crunches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Crunch_Vs._Sit_Up\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Crunch_Vs._Sit_Up\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people don\u2019t really know the difference between the two, and you will find someone calling a sit up a crunch and vice versa. These two exercises have been compared to each other since six-packs became a thing, but can you even remember when six-packs weren\u2019t a thing? This shows how long this rivalry has lasted. With that said, it is time we settle this argument once and for all. Crunch vs. sit-up, which is a better exercise, and why?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Sit-Up\"><\/span><b>What Is Sit-Up?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sit-up is an abdominal exercise that is responsible for strengthening one\u2019s core. These are multi-muscle exercises (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/sit-ups-vs-crunches\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), which means that they work many muscles at a go. This exercise works the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/heavy-weight-low-reps\/\">chest muscles<\/a>, hip flexors, lower back muscles, neck muscles, rectus abdominis (abs), transverse abdominis, and obliques. Sit-ups are able to do all these due to their range of motion, but more about that will be discussed in the later parts of this read.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from working one\u2019s core, it also offers a whole range of advantages, and that is why people go for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed below are some of the advantages associated with sit-ups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/exercise-for-weight-loss-in-7-days\/\">Exercise For Weight Loss In 7 Days: Revving Your Fat Burn To The Max<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_Of_Doing_Sit-Ups\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Crunch_Vs._Sit_Up\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33403 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888-1024x576.png\" alt=\"crunch vs sit-up\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4888.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Advantages Of Doing Sit-Ups<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doing sit-ups comes with many advantages. Some are the general advantages associated with some other exercises, while others are only specific to sit-ups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the benefits:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_Are_Cheap_1\"><\/span><b>They Are Cheap (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/livehealthy.chron.com\/benefits-situp-exercises-5316.html\"><b>1<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many exercises require people to buy special equipment or enroll in the gym. This is not the case when it comes to sit-ups as they do not require any equipment. What you might end up buying for this exercise might just be a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/yoga-before-or-after-workout\/\">yoga<\/a> mat, and this is not that expensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_Can_Be_Done_By_Anyone\"><\/span>They Can Be Done By Anyone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you have been instructed otherwise by a doctor or any other qualified person or have a certain health condition, sit-ups can be done by anyone (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcliving.ca\/which-abdominal-exercise-is-better-crunches-or-sit-ups\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), regardless the age or gender. The fact that they do not require equipment, just a bit of space, also means they can be done anywhere. So, if you are bored at work, why don\u2019t you do some sit-ups?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sit-Ups_Help_With_Core_Stability_And_Control_2\"><\/span><b>Sit-Ups Help With Core Stability And Control (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/how-to-do-sit-ups-techniques-benefits-variations-5075764\"><b>2<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve been talking about how sit-ups help strengthen the core by working the muscles associated with it, like the rectus abdominis. Apart from strengthening, sit-ups are also responsible for improving stability. A stable core helps make everyday activities easier. It makes walking up the stairs or bending down to pick something easier. In addition to that, a stable core helps prevent or reduce the chances of experiencing pain once we grow old. Old age comes with many problems, and one of them is a pain in the lower back and other places. If you do sit-ups and develop a stable core, you will reduce the chances of suffering these things when you get old.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sit-Ups_Help_Strengthen_The_Hip_Flexor_2\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Crunch_Vs._Sit_Up\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32602 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Sit-Ups Work Many Muscles At A Go\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>Sit-Ups Help Strengthen The Hip Flexor (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/how-to-do-sit-ups-techniques-benefits-variations-5075764\">2<\/a>)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is among the muscles sit-ups help strengthen. Hip flexors are responsible for most of the movements we make in our everyday lives, such as walking, jumping, and bending. When you have a strong hip flexor, all these movements become easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sit-Ups_Work_Many_Muscles_At_A_Go\"><\/span>Sit-Ups Work Many Muscles At A Go<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An average person can spend at most an hour in the gym. This is for obvious reasons like the need to go to work or school. One hour is not enough time to go concentrating on each <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-day-workout-routine-for-weight-loss\/\">muscle<\/a> individually. This is where compound exercises come in. Compound exercises are exercises that work out more than one muscle ground and more than one joint. A sit-up is a good example because it works for so many muscle groups at a go. This helps you make the most out of the little time you have in the gym.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sit-Ups_Help_With_Ones_Posture\"><\/span>Sit-Ups Help With One\u2019s Posture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all want to have a good posture, and one way of attaining this is by doing sit-ups. A good posture is usually a result of a strong core. Sit-ups help one get a good posture by strengthening their core.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those are some of the benefits one is likely to experience when they do sit-ups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Crunch_Vs._Sit_Up\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_Of_Doing_Sit-Ups\"><\/span><b>Cons Of Doing Sit-Ups<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost everything that has an upside also has a downside, and this applies to sit-ups as well. Sit-ups have one major disadvantage, and it is that they can cause injury to people pretty easily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a33524163\/sit-ups-vs-crunches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When doing an exercise, one can get injured by doing it wrong or having a bad form. One can also injure themselves by doing more than they can handle and so on. With sit-ups, it is doing the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/leg-slimming-exercises\/\">exercise<\/a> wrongly. With that being said, let&#8217;s find out the right way to do a sit-up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Do_A_Sit-Up\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Crunch_Vs._Sit_Up\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32198 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4439-1024x576.png\" alt=\"how to do a sit-up\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4439.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4439-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4439.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4439-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4439.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>How To Do A Sit-Up?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not knowing the right way to do a sit-up will put you at risk of getting injured. Thus, it is important to know how to perform one as getting injured is painful, and it also takes away most of the progress you have made. Here is how to do a proper sit-up (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/crunches-vs-sit-ups\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, lie down on your back. Make sure you are on a flat surface. Then bend your legs at your knees and make sure your feet are firmly flat on the ground. You should bring your heels close to your bottom so that you can create a 90-degree angle at the knee area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then take your hands and place them behind your head. You can choose to put them there or cross them on your chest. This is the initial starting position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then raise your body until it is no longer on the floor, and your chest is close to your thighs. Exhale as you raise your body upwards.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently lower yourself back to the original starting position as you inhale.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are new to the sit-up, you should try to do 10 reps at a time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make sure you maintain the right form during a sit up, you can look for something or someone (a gym buddy) to help anchor down your feet. This helps as you don\u2019t have to worry about keeping your feet down as you worry about everything else (one less thing to worry about).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is mostly all there is to know about sit-ups. Now, let\u2019s find out more about crunches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Crunches\"><\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Crunch_Vs._Sit_Up\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31477 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4394-1024x576.png\" alt=\"crunch vs sit-up\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4394.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4394-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4394.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4394-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4394.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a>What Are Crunches?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A crunch is an abdominal exercise that closely resembles the sit-up. The main difference between the two is the range of motion (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/sit-ups-vs-crunches\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Crunches have a smaller range of motion. When you are doing a crunch, only your shoulders leave the ground; the lower back is supposed to stay on the ground. Crunches help work your rectus abdominis and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/belly-fat-workout-at-home\/\">obliques<\/a>. They are the best exercise if you are looking to isolate your abdominal muscles for a targeted workout session where you just focus on them. Just like sit-ups, crunches are effective when it comes to working out one\u2019s core. Apart from that, crunches also offer a whole range of other benefits, here are some of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-many-calories-do-you-burn-doing-crunches\/\">How Many Calories Do You Burn Doing Crunches: Mastering This Killer Ab-Sculpting Move<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Doing_Crunches\"><\/span><b>Benefits Of Doing Crunches\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The advantages of doing crunches are:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_Are_Cheap_1-2\"><\/span><b>They Are Cheap (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/livehealthy.chron.com\/benefits-situp-exercises-5316.html\"><b>1<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because they do not require you to buy any equipment. The only thing you may need to buy is a yoga mat, which is optional. If the hard floor is how you like it, then go for it. They also don\u2019t require you to enroll in a gym.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_Are_For_Everyone\"><\/span><b>They Are For Everyone<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People of all ages and genders can do crunches. However, you should not do them if you\u2019ve been advised by an expert.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_Help_In_Stabilizing_Ones_Core\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Crunch_Vs._Sit_Up\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31478 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4392.png\" alt=\"crunch vs sit-up\" width=\"941\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4392.png 941w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4392-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4392.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/a>They Help In Stabilizing One\u2019s Core<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have a stable core, it helps you maintain your posture. It makes lifting things from the ground and twisting your body easier. Crunches are also responsible for building muscle endurance in your core muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/412304-what-are-the-benefits-of-doing-crunches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A study was done about this. The study wanted to find out the short-term effects of crunch exercise frequency on abdominal muscle endurance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25853876\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The study\u2019s main aim was to compare the short-term effects of training frequencies per week on abdominal muscles. 118 people participated in this study; 59 were men, and the rest were female. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study was carried out on untrained adolescents. The participants were divided into four groups. People in group one were to do crunches and cross-crunches once a week. In group two, people were to do these <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/glute-exercises-for-men\/\">exercises<\/a> twice a week, while those in the third group were to do cross-crunches and crunches thrice a week. The fourth group was the control group, and they were not supposed to do any exercises. The study took 6 weeks, and before and after each training session, the people were to undergo tests to assess their abdominal muscle endurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the results they came up with. First and foremost, men showed high levels of abdominal muscle endurance compared to women. Training for one, two, and three times a week showed a significant increase in their abdominal muscle endurance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25853876\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). There was, however, no significant difference between the three groups. This shows that crunches really do help in building abdominal muscle endurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those are some of the advantages associated with crunches, plus the fact that they\u2019re easy to perform, which makes them easier to do at any time or place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Crunch_Vs._Sit_Up\">start transforming your life<\/a> now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Crunch_Vs._Sit_Up\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-37315\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"FitnessApp\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/7-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons_Of_Crunches\"><\/span><b>Cons Of Crunches\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is only one big disadvantage associated with crunches, and that is the fact that they only work the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/twist-board-weight-loss\/\">abdominal muscles<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a33524163\/sit-ups-vs-crunches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This makes them good for people who want to do targeted exercises, but not for those who want to work on multiple muscle groups at a go.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Do_A_Crunch\"><\/span><b>How To Do A Crunch?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to know how to do a crunch properly so that you do not injure yourself when attempting to do one. Here is how you do them (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/crunches-vs-sit-ups\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, lie down on the ground with your back. Bend your knees and make sure your feet are flat on the floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold your hands behind your head. Make sure you hold them loosely to not pull on your neck when you move. Too tight, and it might cause an injury.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently raise your shoulders upwards from the floor to about a 30-degree angle.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold that position for about one second. You should feel your abdominal muscles being engaged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower yourself to the original position.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are new to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/core-exercises-for-seniors\/\">crunches<\/a>, you can try 3 sets of 15 reps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Differences_Between_Crunches_And_Sit-Ups\"><\/span><b>Differences Between Crunches And Sit-Ups<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference between a sit-up and a crunch is the range of motion involved (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/sit-ups-vs-crunches\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When it comes to sit-ups, you have to move all the way close to your knees. As for crunches, you only move slightly off the ground. Due to the range of motion involved, sit-ups engage more muscles compared to crunches. The downside of this attribute of sit-ups is that they have a greater risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/aerobic-exercise-at-home\/\">injury<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, crunches allow for target workouts for the abdominal muscles since they mostly concentrate on them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Verdict\"><\/span><b>The Verdict<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to crunch vs. sit-up, it all depends on what an individual wants as they both are effective for different things. They also share a couple of similarities, like the fact that they both have the same starting position, are cheap, and do not require equipment (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/fitness\/a32365117\/sit-ups-vs-crunches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is always good to be cautious before you try a new <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-am-i-gaining-weight-doing-hiit\/\">exercise<\/a>. Do not do more than you can handle and ease yourself into the exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Crunch_Vs._Sit_Up\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"BetterMe | Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/livehealthy.chron.com\/benefits-situp-exercises-5316.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Sit-up Exercises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, livehealthy.chron.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/how-to-do-sit-ups-techniques-benefits-variations-5075764\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Do Sit-Ups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, verywellfit.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/wellandgood.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real Talk: Which Are More Effective Sit Ups or Crunches?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, wellandgood.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25853876\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short-term effect of crunch exercise frequency on abdominal muscle endurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.womenshealthmag.com\/fitness\/a33524163\/sit-ups-vs-crunches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sit-Ups Vs. Crunches\u2014Here\u2019s Which Exercise Is Better For What And Why<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ( 2020, womenshealthmag.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/sit-ups-vs-crunches\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The major differences between sit-ups and crunches \u2014 and which core exercises are best for you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, insider.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/412304-what-are-the-benefits-of-doing-crunches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are the Benefits of Doing Crunches?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, livestrong.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcliving.ca\/which-abdominal-exercise-is-better-crunches-or-sit-ups\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which Abdominal Exercise is Better: Crunch or Sit-up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, bcliving.ca)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/fitness\/a32365117\/sit-ups-vs-crunches\/\">Yes, There Is a Difference Between Situps and Crunches<\/a> (2020, menshealth.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having a strong core is very important. It translates to having a better posture, which reduces the chances of having lower back problems and makes doing daily activities like walking, climbing a flight of stairs, and even lifting things easier. Two of the most popular exercises when it comes to working out the core are [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":12933,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[144],"tags":[],"coauthors":[106],"class_list":["post-12928","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-core-workouts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Crunch Vs. 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Sit-Up: Which Is The Best Exercise To Work Your Core And Why?\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/\"},\"wordCount\":2277,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/crunch-vs-sit-up\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_304265552.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Core Workouts\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Having a strong core is very important. It translates to having a better posture, which reduces the chances of having lower back problems and makes doing daily activities like walking, climbing a flight of stairs, and even lifting things easier. Two of the most popular exercises when it comes to working out the core are sit-ups and crunches.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Most people don\u2019t really know the difference between the two, and you will find someone calling a sit up a crunch and vice versa. These two exercises have been compared to each other since six-packs became a thing, but can you even remember when six-packs weren\u2019t a thing? This shows how long this rivalry has lasted. With that said, it is time we settle this argument once and for all. Crunch vs. sit-up, which is a better exercise, and why?\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is Sit-Up?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">A sit-up is an abdominal exercise that is responsible for strengthening one\u2019s core. These are multi-muscle exercises (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/sit-ups-vs-crunches\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">), which means that they work many muscles at a go. This exercise works the <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/heavy-weight-low-reps\/\\\">chest muscles<\/a>, hip flexors, lower back muscles, neck muscles, rectus abdominis (abs), transverse abdominis, and obliques. 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