Negative Sit-up
Muscle Groups: Abs
Negative Sit-up focuses on Abs, with Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Negative Sit-up with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Place your hands behind your head or crossed over your chest.
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Engage your core and slowly lower your upper body towards the floor, controlling the movement as you go down.
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Stop just before your back touches the ground, then use your core to lift back up to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Negative Sit-up safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Keep your neck relaxed and avoid pulling on it with your hands.
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Focus on controlling the movement; do not rush to avoid back strain.
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Maintain a flat back against the ground as you lower for proper form.
Secondary Muscles
While Negative 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 Negative Sit-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Negative 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.
