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What ab exercises am i able to do? i have a moderate hiatal hernia. i need to build my core back up for my profession. i'm boilermaker/ironworker.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Just do it: Glad you are working your core. Breathe during the exercises, do not hold your breath even for a moment, did you will be fine.

Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

What ab exercises am i able to do? i have a moderate hiatal hernia. i need to build my core back up for my profession. i'm boilermaker/ironworker.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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