It is important to balance your routine with exercises that work opposing muscles. The flat abs series works the spine and abs in flexion, a forward curve. Now would be a good time to choose an extension exercise or two.
Some good choices: swimming or swan
Pilates Flat Abdominals Series
By Marguerite Ogle, About.com
Updated: March 11, 2008
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