How To Do a Sit-Up
- August 11, 2008
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Writer
Andre_Scott
Voice Over Artist
Darcie Champagne
Lately, the sit-up has been replaced by the stomach crunch. That’s too bad, since a crunch won’t help you get up off the ground—a fundamental daily movement.
You Will Need
- A clean carpeted or padded floor surface
- Something sturdy to tuck your feet under, like a bed or a couch
Always consult a physician before attempting any exercise program.
Step 1: Step 1: Lie face up
Lie face up on the floor.
Step 2: Step 2: Bend knees
Bend your knees so that your feet are flat on the floor.
Step 3: Step 3: Place hands behind head
Place your hands on the back of your head with your elbows out to the side. Lace your fingers behind your head.
Step 4: Step 4: Lift off ground
In one motion, squeeze your stomach muscles, lift your shoulders off the floor, and bring your torso upright while keeping your neck straight and your elbows out.
Don’t put strain on your neck with your arms—lift with your abs.
Step 5: Step 5: Lower yourself back down
Slowly lower yourself back down with a curved back, one vertebra at a time.
If you’re having trouble, tuck your feet under something sturdy like a bed or couch to make your sit-ups easier.
Step 6: Step 6: Repeat until exhausted
Do sit-ups until you’re exhausted, then—if you’re really hardcore—just roll over on your stomach and start cranking out those push-ups.
A proper sit-up—one where your feet aren’t braced—also uses stabilizer muscles in your hips and back, making it good for more than just a six-pack.
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Comments (3)
I like this basic, classic, practice as well as I can do it at home. :]
over 2 years ago by musik3r
The sit-up is just one great exercise. Sometimes the simple exercise
is the trick to a successful fitnessbuilding program.
David Aston, resident advisor to http://fitnessbuilding.com
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