Sit-Up
- Main muscle
- Core
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement
- Core · Single-joint
Equipment
No equipment needed — bodyweight only.
How to do it
- Lie on your back on a mat with knees bent and feet tucked under something steady or held by a partner.
- Place your hands beside your head or cross them over your chest.
- Lift your upper body up toward your thighs.
- Slowly lower yourself back down.
Beginner tip: Don't pull on your neck; let your stomach do the work.