Core · Bodyweight

Sit-up

Sit-up — Start · lying back, knees bent, hands at the earsSit-up — Finish · sat all the way up, chest toward the kneesStart · lying back, knees bent, hands at the ears
Working hardestAssisting

The movement

  1. 1Lie back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. 2Curl up until your torso is upright, leading with your chest rather than your neck.
  3. 3Lower under control.

Watch out for

Keep your hands crossed on your chest rather than behind your head to avoid pulling on your neck.

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First time doing this

3 sets·15 reps

No history for this one yet. Start lighter than you think you need — you should finish every set feeling like you had four or five more reps in you. You can always add weight next session; a strain costs you weeks.

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