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flexion leg sit up (straight arm)

flexion leg sit up (straight arm) exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: body weight.

flexion leg sit up (straight arm) exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
hip flexors
Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

hip flexors, quadriceps

How to perform

  1. Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and arms straight above your head.
  2. Engaging your abs, lift your upper body off the ground while simultaneously lifting your legs towards your chest.
  3. Reach your hands towards your toes as you lift your upper body and legs.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body and legs back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.