Half Sit-Up
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The half sit-up is a core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles. It is an intermediate variation of the traditional sit-up, reducing strain on the lower back. This exercise primarily focuses on strengthening the rectus abdominis while engaging the obliques for stability and balance.
How to do it
- Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and feet slightly apart.
- Place your hands beside your body or cross them over your chest.
- Engage your core and lift your upper body halfway towards a sitting position.
- Hold briefly at the top, maintaining core tension.
- Slowly lower back down to the starting position and repeat.
Muscles worked
Primary Rectus Abdominis
Secondary Obliques
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