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sit-up with arms on chest

sit-up with arms on chest exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: abs. Equipment: body weight.

sit-up with arms on chest exercise demonstration
Target muscle
abs
Muscle group
hip flexors
Body part
waist
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

hip flexors

How to perform

  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.