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Bent Leg Sit-up

Bent Leg Sit-up
Muscle Groups
  • Abs and Core
Purposes
  • Abdominal strength.

Overview

The bent leg sit-up is an effective exercise to strengthen the abdominal muscles. Focus on the quality of the reps, not the number.

Description

  • Lie supine with the knees bent.
  • Gently clasp the hands behind the head.
  • Maintain a neutral alignment in the cervical spine.
  • Slowly curl the upper body by flexing the trunk.
  • Pause and return slowly to the starting position.
  • Repeat.

Mistakes

  • Using momentum.
  • Forcing the chin forward.