Why Sit-Ups Cause Lower Back Pain

When selecting the best core exercises, we need to look past just trying to build a 'strong' core. We need to rather understand the function of the core, so that with this context we can choose the best exercises to enhance the functional abilities of the spine. We have proven how ineffective the sit-up is as a core exercise and how doing sit-ups cause lower back pain. The US Navy seem to agree with these findings too, which is why they have stopped using the sit-up in their training regime. Programs: Barefoot Shoes Transition Program: http://bit.ly/Barefoot Strong Feet, Strong Foundation Program: http://bit.ly/StrongFeetProgram The Ultimate Barefoot Bundle: http://bit.ly/Ultimate-Barefoot-Bundle Other digital products: https://www.exercisinghealth.net/shop Products we use and recommend: High quality barefoot shoes from Vivobarefoot - Use code EHEALTH12 for a 12% discount at: https://www.vivobarefoot.com Affordable barefoot shoes from Xero: https://xeroshoes.com/go/ehealth Products we use and love on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/exercisinghealth Red Light Therapy devices from Joovv - Use code EH on checkout for a free gift at: http://joovv.com/exercisinghealth Supplements and Cosmetics we use, with a 5% discount code: TFM082 http://bit.ly/my-iHerb All our content & social media: Podcast: https://www.exercisinghealth.net/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exercisinghealth/ Website: https://www.exercisinghealth.net Other things mentioned in this video: #exerciseforbackpain #coreexercises #sit-ups Chapters: 0:00 Start 0:30 Is the sit-up a functional movement? 1:57 Why the sit-up causes spine instability 4:06 How the sit-up stresses the spine 5:00 Why the navy stopped using the sit-up core exercise 5:38 How we should train the core 8:00 Using isometric core exercises 9:11 Training the core for endurance rather than strength 10:11 Summary Contact us: christopher@exercisinghealth.net or DM on Instagram/Facebook. Content Disclosure: The information provided in this video is intended for educational purposes only. Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in this video description are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Exercising Health may earn a commission if you make a purchase and/or opt-in through these links. My team and I only promote products we 100% believe in and use ourselves