Sit-up
Muscle Groups: Abs, Back
Sit-up focuses on Abs, Back, with Hips working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Sit-up with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your knees bent, feet flat on the floor, and arms crossed over your chest.
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Engage your abdominal muscles to lift your head and shoulders off the floor, curling your torso upwards.
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Continue to lift your upper body until your chest is close to your knees.
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Slowly lower your torso back down to the starting position, maintaining control.
Secondary Muscles
While Sit-up primarily targets Abs, Back , 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 Sit-up, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as 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.
