Frog Sit-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Adductor Longus, Iliopsoas, Pectineous, Adductor Magnus, Adductor Brevis, Gracilis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Hip Sit-up
How to: Frog Sit-up
- Lie on your back with the soles of your feet together and knees bent out to the sides.
- Place your hands behind your head, elbows out wide.
- Engage your core as you lift your upper body off the ground, pulling your torso toward your knees.
- Hold for a second at the top, then lower back down slowly.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on your neck instead of using your core.
- Lifting your feet off the ground.
Modifications
- Perform without lifting the upper body for a gentler version.
- Instead of a full sit-up, try crunches with the knees wide.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Keep your feet together and knees wide for proper positioning.
- Avoid using momentum; focus on controlled movement.
Frog Sit-up Alternatives
Tags
core
abdominal
strength
intermediate
bodyweight
waist