Exercise library
Core
Sit-Up
No equipment needed
- Primary muscle
- Core
- Also works
- Quads
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement pattern
- Core
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat, hands across your chest. Curl your torso all the way up toward your knees, leading with your abs. Lower under control and avoid yanking your head or using momentum.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the core — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the core: