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Janda Sit up
Muscles involved
The Janda sit-up reduces hip flexor help. It isolates the abs for stricter, more effective reps.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, hooking your heels under a sturdy object.
- Interlace your fingers behind your head and, while keeping your core tight, slowly curl your upper body up towards your knees.
- Pause at the top of the sit-up, holding a strong abdominal contraction.
- Slowly and with control, lower your upper body back to the floor.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Hook your heels securely to anchor your lower body. - Keep your chin tucked and chest open to avoid pulling on your neck. - Use your abs to curl up, not your arms or neck. - Exhale as you come up and inhale as you go down.
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AvanzadoFrequently asked questions
Janda Sit up: which muscles does it work?
Janda Sit up mainly works: Abs. It also involves: Rectus abdominis.
What is Janda Sit up good for?
The Janda sit-up reduces hip flexor help. It isolates the abs for stricter, more effective reps.
How do you do Janda Sit up with proper form?
- Hook your heels securely to anchor your lower body. - Keep your chin tucked and chest open to avoid pulling on your neck. - Use your abs to curl up, not your arms or neck. - Exhale as you come up and inhale as you go down.
