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¾ Sit up
Muscles involved
The ¾ sit-up uses a partial range of motion. It keeps constant tension on the abs and obliques.
How to do it
- Lie on the floor with your hands behind your head and knees bent, keep your torso stable to avoid using your arms for momentum.
- Contract your hips and spine to lift your torso towards your knees, maintaining a position perpendicular to the floor.
- Inhale and slowly return to the starting position, covering only three-quarters of the way back.
- Repeat the movement the established number of times.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Exhale just as you lift to better activate your abdomen. - Keep your lower back pressed against the floor to avoid tension. - Lift controllably without using momentum.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
¾ Sit up: which muscles does it work?
¾ Sit up mainly works: Abs, Obliques. It also involves: Rectus abdominis.
What is ¾ Sit up good for?
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