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A member asked:
I know a lot of core exercises can cause a disc herniation but can the front plank cause one? and does the plank work the bottom stomach muscles?
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No: properly done core exercises should not cause a disk herniation unless there was already a weakness or problem with the disc. Your front plank exercises will help your abdominals including the lower section of the abdominals. Hope this was helpful. Best of luck
Answered 1/28/2015
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