
Sit-Up
Lie with feet anchored and knees bent, hands clasped behind your head. Lift your torso into a V with your thighs, then lower under control.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force direction
- Pull
- Muscles
- 1
Form sequence
01 · lie down
Lie down on the floor placing your feet either under something that will not move or by having a partner hold them. Your legs should be bent at the knees.
02 · start
Place your hands behind your head and lock them together by clasping your fingers. This is the starting position.
03 · sit up · Key step
Elevate your upper body so that it creates an imaginary V-shape with your thighs. Breathe out when performing this part of the exercise.
04 · lower
Once you feel the contraction for a second, lower your upper body back down to the starting position while inhaling.
05 · repeat
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Equipment
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Alternatives for Rectus Abdominis




