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Hi, i sprain my ab yesterday , doing a ab routine, i know i can't do ab exercises for a while, but can i still lift weights? thanks

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Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Muscles: please do not do weights as if you were to do squats it will make the abs more taut and pain can become unbearable.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 3/25/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, i sprain my ab yesterday , doing a ab routine, i know i can't do ab exercises for a while, but can i still lift weights? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Dr Ali agreed

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