Form cues
- Lead with chest
- Avoid pulling neck
- Move with control
- Keep feet flat
Exercise
Sit-Up
Waist, body weight
A classic abdominal exercise that lifts the torso upward from a lying position.
Target: rectus abdominis. Also works: hip flexors, obliques.
Steps
- Lie down with knees bent and feet flat.
- Cross arms over chest or place hands behind head.
- Engage your core and raise your torso towards your knees.
- Pause briefly at the top.
- Slowly lower back to starting position.
Common mistakes
- Pulling on neck
- Arching lower back
- Using momentum
Breathing
Exhale on the ascent, inhale on the descent.
In the app, search for Sit-Up and add it to a workout.