Abs exercise

Sit Ups

How to do the Sit Ups with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Lie down on your back, with your feet on the floor, knees bent. Place your hands on either side of your head in a comfortable position. Bend your hips and waist to raise your body off the ground. Make sure you keep looking straight ahead, keeping your chin off your chest in a…
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Illustration showing the Sit Ups
Targets

Muscles worked

Abs muscle Abs Primary
Technique

How to do the Sit Ups

  1. 1 Lie down on your back, with your feet on the floor, knees bent.
  2. 2 Place your hands on either side of your head in a comfortable position.
  3. 3 Bend your hips and waist to raise your body off the ground. Make sure you keep looking straight ahead, keeping your chin off your chest in a relaxed position.
  4. 4 Lower your body back to the ground into the starting position.
  5. 5 Repeat