Abs · Body weight · Beginner
How to do 3/4 Sit-up
The 3/4 sit-up is an abdominal exercise performed with body weight. It involves curling the torso up to a 45-degree angle, engaging the abs, hip flexors, and lower back. This movement is commonly used to build core strength and stability.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Hip flexors and Lower back
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Abs
How to do 3/4 Sit-up, step by step
- Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
- Place your hands behind your head with your elbows pointing outwards.
- Engaging your abs, slowly lift your upper body off the ground, curling forward until your torso is at a 45-degree angle.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
3/4 Sit-up works your abs as the main mover, with help from your hip flexors and lower back.
Track 3/4 Sit-up in SPLYT
3/4 Sit-up is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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