Form cues
- Avoid pulling on neck
- Lift chest first
- Engage abs throughout
- Control the lower
Exercise
Sit-Up
Waist, body weight
A classic ab exercise involving lifting the torso from the floor to a seated position to build core strength.
Target: rectus abdominis. Also works: hip flexors, obliques.
Steps
- Lie flat on your back with knees bent and feet anchored.
- Place hands behind your head or across your chest.
- Engage your core to lift your torso to a seated position.
- Pause at the top, then slowly lower back to the floor.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common mistakes
- Jerking the neck
- Using momentum
- Feet lifting off the ground
Breathing
Exhale as you rise, inhale as you lower.
In the app, search for Sit-Up and add it to a workout.