Sit-up with Arms on Chest 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
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Crunch with arms on chest
How to: Sit-up with Arms on Chest
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent.
- Cross your arms over your chest.
- Engaging your core, curl your upper body towards your knees.
- Pause at the top and then lower yourself back down.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Pulling on the neck with hands.
- Not engaging the core muscles.
- Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
Modifications
- Perform with knees bent and feet on the ground.
- Use a stability ball to provide more support.
Tips
- Keep your feet flat and your knees bent.
- Engage your core to lift your upper body.
- Avoid jerking motion; perform the exercise slowly.
Sit-up with Arms on Chest Alternatives
Tags
core
abs
strength
beginner
waist
stability