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How do i know exactly what do sit ups target?

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Dr. Bernard Bach Jr
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Muscle.: Sit-ups target strengthening of the rectus adbominis muscle. They can also recruit the abdominal oblique muscles, which are off to either side of the rectus abdominis.
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