Sit-Up

beginnerstrengthpullisolation
Sit-Up — Body Weight Abdominals exercise demonstration
Sit-Up — Body Weight Abdominals exercise demonstration
Body part
Waist
Target
Abdominals
Equipment
Body Weight

Instructions

  1. 1Lie 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. 2Place your hands behind your head and lock them together by clasping your fingers. This is the starting position.
  3. 3Elevate your upper body so that it creates an imaginary V-shape with your thighs. Breathe out when performing this part of the exercise.
  4. 4Once you feel the contraction for a second, lower your upper body back down to the starting position while inhaling.
  5. 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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