Sit-up

Bodypart: Sartorius | Iliopsoas | Abs | Obliques | Tensor Fasciae Latae | Rectus Femoris
Equipment: Body weight

1. Lie down on your back, with your feet on the floor, knees bent.

2. Place your hands on either side of your head in a comfortable position.

3. Bend your hips and waist to raise your body off the ground. Make sure you keep looking straight ahead, keeping your chin off your chest in a relaxed position.

4. Lower your body back to the ground into the starting position.

5. Repeat

Working on your core strength has many health benefits, particularly for strengthening your lower back. See below for our best core strengthening exercises

Source: https://toughmudder.co.uk/blog/no-excuses/how-to-do-a-sit-up/

Source: https://weighttraining.guide/exercises/sit-up/

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