3/4 Sit-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Hip Flexors, Obliques
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Three-quarters sit-up
How to: 3/4 Sit-up
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head with elbows wide.
- Engage your core and lift your upper body off the ground to a 45-degree angle.
- Pause, then slowly lower back down to starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with hands.
- Using momentum instead of controlled motion.
- Letting feet lift off the ground.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with knees bent.
- Use a stability ball for support.
Tips
- Keep your lower back pressed against the floor.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid pulling on your neck.
3/4 Sit-up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abs
beginner
stability
equipment-free