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Fitness coach Siddhartha Singh warns against sit-ups, Russian twists, and side bends, citing risks of neck strain, lower back overload, and thickened obliques, respectively.

Oct 22, 11:01 AM IST 2 min read

Celebrity fitness coach Siddhartha Singh identifies sit-ups, Russian twists, and side bends as the three worst core exercises, citing their potential to cause injuries and ineffective results. Instead, he recommends alternative exercises like side planks, deadbugs, and the Pallof press for better core development. The information is based on social media content and not independently verified.

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