Sit-up
- Primary muscles
- Abs
- Secondary muscles
- None
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, about hip-width apart. Cross your arms over your chest.
- 2 Engage your abdominal muscles to lift your upper body off the floor, bringing your chest towards your knees until you are in an upright seated position.
- 3 Slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.
