Quarter Sit-up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Obliques, Iliopsoas
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4
- Alternate Names
- Quarter Crunch, Quarter Ab Lift
How to: Quarter Sit-up
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
- Engage your core and slowly lift your upper body off the ground while curling forward.
- Lift until your shoulders are off the ground, hold for a moment, then lower back down.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with the hands.
- Not fully engaging the core and relying on momentum.
- Failing to maintain proper spinal alignment throughout the movement.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise with your feet elevated on a step or towel for different angles.
- If you're struggling, try the exercise with your hands behind your head instead to provide support.
Tips
- Focus on engaging your core throughout the movement.
- Exhale at the top of the movement to help with core contraction.
- Keep your feet planted on the ground for better stability.
Quarter Sit-up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abs
fitness
beginner
workout