Sit-up
Also called full sit-up
- Works
- Front of the trunk · rectus abdominis
- Front of the hip · iliopsoas and rectus femoris
- Needs
- No equipment
Setup
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat. Hook your feet under a sofa if you need to. Cross your arms on your chest.
Steps
- Curl your head and shoulders up.
- Keep curling until you are sitting up.
- Lower slowly, one part of the back at a time.
Breathing
Breathe out as you curl up. Breathe in as you lower.
Where you feel it
In the front of your stomach and the front of your hips.
Common mistakes
- Jerking up with the arms.
- Dropping back to the floor.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.
Stop if your lower back aches.