General Situp
General Situp is a classic abdominal exercise that strengthens and tones the core-stabilizing abdominal muscles. Situps work the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, obliques, and your hip flexors, chest, and neck.
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Alternating Situp
Alternating Situp workout uses your body weight to strengthen and tone the core-stabilizing abdominal muscles. Situps work the rectus abdominis, transverse abdominis, and obliques in addition to your hip flexors, chest, and neck. This exercise promotes good posture by working your lower back and gluteal muscles.
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Instructions
- Lie face down on the floor with your knees bent and your feet flat. Place your fingertips behind your ears with your elbows straight.
- Sit down and roll your shoulders. Touch your right elbow to your left knee. Return to starting position and change sides.
Tips
- Avoid rounding forward at the shoulders.
- Make sure you get full torso rotation by touching your elbow to your knee.
Alternative Exercises
Side Plank
Side Plank works your obliques, the muscles that run along the side of your core. Keeping your obliques strong can make rotating and bending your trunk easier.
Side Plank With Knee Tuck
Side Plank With Knee Tuck is a good workout to strengthen your core – specifically targeting the obliques.
Dead Bug
Dead Bug is a popular 'core' exercise used to target the trunk muscles (erector spinae, obliques, rectus abdominis, and transverse abdominis), which together provide a strong base for our moving limbs so we can maintain good form whilst running.
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