Sit Up Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Rectus Abdominis
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Waist
- Primary Muscle
- Rectus Abdominis
- Secondary Muscles
- Tensor Fasciae Latae, Obliques, Quadriceps, Sartorius, Iliopsoas, Pectineous
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- beginner
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Ab Crunch
How to: Sit Up
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head without pulling your neck.
- Engage your core and lift your upper body towards your knees.
- Pause briefly at the top of the movement.
- Lower back down with control and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with your hands.
- Not keeping your lower back in contact with the floor.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
Modifications
- Reduce the height of the sit-up by only raising the shoulders off the ground.
- Use an exercise ball for added support.
Tips
- Keep your feet flat on the ground.
- Engage your core instead of using momentum.
- Lower back should remain in contact with the mat.
Sit Up Alternatives
Tags
core
strength
abs
beginner
bodyweight
stability