Bent Leg Sit-up

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.

Purposes

• Abdominal strength.

Mistakes

• Using momentum.


• Forcing the chin forward.