
WaistBody onlyBeginner
3/4 Sit-Up
Back on the floor, knees bent, feet anchored. Raise the torso toward the knees, then lower only three quarters of the way down.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Pull
- Muscles
- 1
Form sequence
01 · setup
Lie down on the floor and secure your feet. Your legs should be bent at the knees.
02 · start
Place your hands behind or to the side of your head. You will begin with your back on the ground. This will be your starting position.
03 · lift
Flex your hips and spine to raise your torso toward your knees.
04 · partial descent · Key step
At the top of the contraction your torso should be perpendicular to the ground. Reverse the motion, going only ¾ of the way down.
05 · repeat
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Equipment
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Alternatives for Rectus Abdominis




