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Sit-Up With Arms On Chest

Sit-Up With Arms On Chest: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partwaist
Primary muscles
abs, hip flexors
Secondary muscles
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How to do it

  1. Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
  2. Cross your arms over your chest.
  3. Engaging your abs, lift your upper body off the ground towards your knees.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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