This is a sit-up movement that works the abs instead of the hip flexors. It will work all the muscles in your midsection in one exercise. The standard Crunch only addresses part of the function of the abdominals. This exercise targets the flexed (arched back) range of motion of the abs.
Although many people do sit-ups to firm their stomachs and abdominal muscles, they work out other body parts, too. When used in combination with weights or by modifying traditional sit-ups, a much more complete body workout can be achieved. Regardless of what type or variation of sit-up you perform, no number of repetitions will yield a set of six-pack abs if you're overweight or flabby around the midsection. But combined with a sensible nutrition program, you can use sit-ups as the basis for a good exercise that combines resistance and aerobic benefits.
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Assume the right position. Lie on the floor with your knees bent and your arms across your chest. Practice doing a few regular sit-ups, making sure to exhale when you come up. Once you have this form down, you can begin to do different exercise variations.
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Make it a little harder. Once you've gotten good at the standard sit-up, you can spice things up by changing your arms. Try placing your arms behind your head for a few counts. Once you have that down, try lifting your arms straight up above your head and doing a few reps that way.
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Pivot on your elbows. As you come up from the sit-up position, pivot to one side or the other on your elbow. Alternate sides to get a complete workout.
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Change up the legs. Instead of bending your knees, put them out flat in front of you and do sit-ups that way. You should pull your legs in with each sit-up and then let them back out again with each repetition.
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