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Is it healthy to do Abdominal Sit-Up on the floor without mattress ?

during sit-Up without mattress I felt pain in the lower back, and I'm afraid that it might be harmful on the long run
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  • i wouldn't be so sure that the mattress are the problem. could be you not doing the sit ups right and you can damage your lower back by doing so. with or without a mattress .
    Answered 5 months ago  |  Report abuse
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  • Absolutely not!
    I used to do it at the gym on a very thin carpet. Ended up at my orthopedic doctor with a lot of pain at my lower back. The doctor told me to abstain workout for the next 2 weeks and warned me to always use a mattress.
    Answered 4 months ago  |  Report abuse
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