Sit-up
rectus abdominis
hip flexors
obliques
bodyweight
Setup
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Place your hands behind your head or across your chest.
How to perform
- Engage your core and lift your upper body off the floor towards your knees.
- Continue until your torso is fully upright.
- Slowly lower yourself back to the starting position.
Form cues
- Exhale on the way up, inhale on the way down.
- Avoid pulling on your neck.
- Control the movement, don't use momentum.
Common mistakes
- Jerking your head forward.
- Lifting your feet off the floor.
- Rising too fast and losing control.