Alternating Sit-up
- Primary muscles
- Abs, Obliques
- Secondary muscles
- Forearms
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart.
- 2 Cross your arms over your chest, keeping your hands on your shoulders or biceps.
- 3 Engage your core and lift your upper body off the floor, twisting your torso to bring one elbow towards the opposite knee.
- 4 Slowly lower your upper body back to the starting position.
- 5 Repeat the movement, twisting your torso to the other side, bringing the other elbow towards the opposite knee.
- 6 Continue alternating sides with each repetition.
