Abs · Assisted · Beginner
How to do Assisted Sit-up With Wide
The assisted sit-up is a core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles with support, making it easier to perform than a standard sit-up. Assistance can come from a bench, partner, or anchored feet, reducing the strength and coordination required.
- Primary muscle
- Abs
- Also works
- Hip flexors
- Equipment
- Assisted
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Abs
How to do Assisted Sit-up With Wide, step by step
- Sit on the edge of a bench or have someone hold your feet down.
- 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. Maintain wide form throughout.
- 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
Assisted Sit-up With Wide works your abs as the main mover, with help from your hip flexors.
Track Assisted Sit-up With Wide in SPLYT
Assisted Sit-up With Wide 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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