Core·Bodyweight·Compound

3/4 Sit-Up

Core · Bodyweight

Beginner

Body Part

Core

Equipment

Bodyweight

Level

Beginner

Type

Compound

Force

Pull

The 3/4 Sit-Up is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Core.

Muscles Worked

Core primary

How to Do the 3/4 Sit-Up

  1. 1Lie down on the floor and secure your feet. Your legs should be bent at the knees.
  2. 2Place your hands behind or to the side of your head. You will begin with your back on the ground. This will be your starting position.
  3. 3Flex your hips and spine to raise your torso toward your knees.
  4. 4At the top of the contraction your torso should be perpendicular to the ground. Reverse the motion, going only ¾ of the way down.
  5. 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.