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I used to do 100 situps daily,i stopped a week ago due to serious back problems. what other exercises to do rather than situps to have flat stomach?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Isometric: If you are having back pain with sit-ups, isometric exercises can do a good job with out causing stress on the back.

Answered 1/4/2016

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A member asked:

I used to do 100 situps daily,i stopped a week ago due to serious back problems. what other exercises to do rather than situps to have flat stomach?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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