Sit-Up

Sit-Up — Start position
Start position
Sit-Up — End position
End position
Region
Lumbar & Core
Equipment
Body Only
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • abdominals

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. 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.

  2. Place your hands behind your head and lock them together by clasping your fingers. This is the starting position.

  3. Elevate your upper body so that it creates an imaginary V-shape with your thighs. Breathe out when performing this part of the exercise.

  4. Once you feel the contraction for a second, lower your upper body back down to the starting position while inhaling.

  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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