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
- stretching
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Quarter Crunch
How to: Quarter Sit up
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- Place your hands either behind your head or crossed on your chest.
- Engage your core and lift your head, shoulders, and upper back off the floor.
- Hold the position for a moment before slowly lowering back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with hands.
- Arching the back instead of engaging the core.
- Not fully engaging the abdominal muscles.
Modifications
- Perform the exercise on a yoga mat for added comfort.
- Reduce the range of motion if you experience discomfort.
Tips
- Engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum; focus on controlled movements.
- Breathe out as you lift and inhale as you lower.
Quarter Sit up Alternatives
Tags
core
waist
stretching
abdominal
beginner
stability