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Exercise: Sit Up
Main Muscle Worked: Abs
Other Muscles Worked:
Equipment: None
Type of Exercise: Isolation
Welcome to the full guide on how to perform Sit Up from Built Fit. Below you will learn how to perfect your form and technique for this exercise. Be sure to read the information on how to start and perform the exercise and then view the images and video to see it in action. Built Fit stresses the importance on perfecting the form of Sit Up before you begin adding additional weight.
Starting Position: Lie on the floor with the knees bent, and feet flat on the floor. Place the hands behind the head or extended along each side of the body.
Performing the exercise: Using the abdominal muscles raise the upper body toward the knees. Continue upward until the upper body touches the thighs, then slowly lower back to the starting position, and repeat.
Tips: If keeping the feet on the floor is difficult, a partner may hold the feet. When placing the hands behind the head it is important not to pull on the neck.
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