3/4 Sit-Up
Category: strength
Force: pull
Difficulty:
Mechanic: compound
Equipment: <body only
Primary Muscles:
abdominals
Instructions
- Lie down on the floor and secure your feet. Your legs should be bent at the knees.
- Place your hands behind or to the side of your head. You will begin with your back on the ground. This will be your starting position.
- Flex your hips and spine to raise your torso toward your knees.
- At the top of the contraction your torso should be perpendicular to the ground. Reverse the motion, going only ¾ of the way down.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.