Arms Overhead Full Sit-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Iliopsoas, Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Erector Spinae
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- stretching
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Overhead Sit-up, Full Sit-up with Arms Raised
How to: Arms Overhead Full Sit-up
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Extend your arms overhead and engage your core.
- Slowly lift your torso towards your knees while keeping your arms straight throughout the motion.
- Pause for a moment at the top before lowering back down slowly.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with hands.
- Not keeping a stable base with feet.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
Modifications
- Perform with knees bent to decrease difficulty.
- Use a stability ball for added support.
Tips
- Keep your feet anchored to avoid using momentum.
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Slowly control the descent to maximize effectiveness.
Arms Overhead Full Sit-up Alternatives
Tags
core
stretch
waist
abdominal
flexibility
beginner