Butterfly Sit-up
Muscle Groups: Abs
Butterfly Sit-up focuses on Abs, with Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Butterfly Sit-up with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent and soles of your feet together, letting your knees fall outward.
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Engage your core, then lift your upper body towards your feet by contracting your abs, keeping your chin slightly tucked.
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Lower your upper body back down to the starting position with control.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Butterfly Sit-up safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your lower back pressed into the ground to avoid straining your back.
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Do not pull on your neck; let your abs do the work.
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Breathe out as you lift up and breathe in as you lower back down.
Secondary Muscles
While Butterfly Sit-up primarily targets Abs , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Butterfly Sit-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Butterfly Sit-up, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
