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.
INTERMEDIATE
One-Arm Full Situp
One-Arm Full Situp strengthens the core by emphasizing obliques and lower abs. Using one arm to do this exercise also provides muscular balance on both sides of the body.
Instructions
- Lie on your back with one knee bent and the arm on the same side extended directly over your shoulder, holding a dumbbell. Your opposite leg should be directly in front of you, and your opposite arm should be at your side.
- From this position, sit fully upright, lift the dumbbell toward the ceiling, and extend the opposite arm in front of you, parallel to the floor. Pause and roll onto the floor, holding the dumbbell up.
Tips
- Always keep your neck in line with your spine.
- Use your full range of motion and let your body descend completely to the starting position.
- Don't use momentum to help with the movement.
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.
Russian Twist
Russian Twist strengthens your core, obliques, and spine. It's a total core exercise that also works your balance, builds stability in your spine, and trims your mid-section all at once.
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