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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Medicine Ball Situp
Medicine Ball Situp primarily targets abdominal muscles. When practiced with proper form, you activate your lower body, working your glutes and hamstrings.
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Instructions
- Lie down on your back with your knees bent at a 90-degree angle. Hold the medicine ball with both hands on your chest.
- Holding the medicine ball against your chest, squeeze your stomach and use your abs to lift your shoulder and torso off the floor, pressing into your knees. Pause and then slowly return to the starting position.
Tips
- Make sure the medicine ball is pressed against your chest throughout the movement.
- Don't let your feet leave the floor.
Alternative Exercises
Crunch
Crunch is a classic core exercise that explicitly trains your abdominal muscles - part of your core. It also includes your oblique muscles on the sides of your trunk and the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, and hips.
Weighted Crunch
Weighted Crunch is a powerful core exercise that primarily targets the muscles in your midsection, such as your abdominal muscles, lower back, and obliques.
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