Flexion Leg Sit up (bent knee) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Iliopsoas, Quadriceps
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Bent Knee Sit-Up
How to: Flexion Leg Sit up (bent knee)
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head or cross them over your chest.
- Engage your core and lift your upper body toward your knees.
- Pause for a moment, then slowly lower back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with your hands.
- Rounding the back instead of engaging the core.
- Not completing the full range of motion.
Modifications
- You can perform this exercise with a smaller range of motion.
- Use an exercise mat for added comfort.
Tips
- Engage your core fully during the movement.
- Avoid using momentum; focus on controlled movements.
- Keep your feet flat on the ground to protect your lower back.
Flexion Leg Sit up (bent knee) Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
exercise
bodyweight
beginner