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
- 1Lie down on the floor and secure your feet. Your legs should be bent at the knees.
- 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.
- 3Flex your hips and spine to raise your torso toward your knees.
- 4At the top of the contraction your torso should be perpendicular to the ground. Reverse the motion, going only ¾ of the way down.
- 5Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.