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Aug 2021
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Are Sit-Ups and Crunches Bad for You?

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Sit-ups and crunches are popular exercises for abdominal muscles, but they're not for everyone. In today's episode, Dr. Jonathan Su discusses the pitfalls of these popular workouts.

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