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I have back pain but i wanna reduce my tummy so want to do ab crunches. is it harmful??
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Can be: You can do abdominal crunches,but keep your lower back on the ground. Don't sit up totally just lift your shoulders.
Answered 5/21/2014
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Depends: If it hurts to do, then find another EXERCIZE. If not do sets of ten and spread timing.
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