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Sit-up with Arms on Chest

Expert Advice

Engage your core and avoid using your hip flexors to pull yourself up. Keep the movement smooth and controlled.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
  2. Cross your arms over your chest.
  3. Tighten your abs and lift your upper body towards your knees.
  4. Lower yourself back down to the starting position.

Details

Primary
Quads
Quads50%
Abs
Abs50%
Secondary
50%Quads50%Abs
Equipment
Body weight
Body weight
Exercise Type
Strength