Exercises / Beginner
Sit-up
- Abs
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 1
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
Lying on the floor on your back with your legs bent.
Perform a trunk flexion so that your head approaches your knees.
Try to use the least amount of impulse possible.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Abs
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength15
- Explosivity0
- Technique15
- Cardio5
- Mobility10
Sessions
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