Bent Leg Sit-up
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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.