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Sit-Up

Works the abdominals.

Sit-Up, start position, with the working muscles highlighted
Start
Sit-Up, finish position, with the working muscles highlighted
Finish

Bright blue is the target muscle. Darker blue is helping. The app shows this as a moving demo.

Muscles worked

abdominals

How many reps

GoalReps per set
Strength4-6
Muscle size8-12
Endurance12-20+

Whatever the number, the set should end within a rep or two of the point where you could not do another with good form.

KitBody only
LevelBeginner

What to think about

How to do it

  1. Lie down on the floor placing your feet either under something that will not move or by having a partner hold them. Your legs should be bent at the knees.
  2. Place your hands behind your head and lock them together by clasping your fingers. This is the starting position.
  3. Elevate your upper body so that it creates an imaginary V-shape with your thighs. Breathe out when performing this part of the exercise.
  4. Once you feel the contraction for a second, lower your upper body back down to the starting position while inhaling.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Other exercises for the abdominals

Track it in LiftSets

Log Sit-Up with last time's numbers in front of you, a rest timer on your lock screen and a graph of your progress.

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