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Sit Up (Full Range)

A core exercise that targets the abdominal muscles through a full range of motion, from lying supine to sitting upright, developing abdominal strength and endurance.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Beginner

Technique

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the ground. Place hands behind your head or across your chest. Curl your upper body up toward your knees, then slowly lower back down to the starting position.

Starting Position

Lie supine on the ground with knees bent, feet flat on the ground, and hands positioned behind your head or across your chest.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position lying supine with knees bent, feet flat on the ground, and hands in the same position.

Form Cues

Keep your core engaged, curl up slowly, control the descent, maintain proper form, breathe rhythmically

Common Mistakes

Using momentum, pulling on neck, incomplete range of motion, arching back, poor breathing

Progression Tips

Add weight, perform variations, increase repetitions, incorporate tempo changes, try different hand positions.

Regression Tips

Perform partial sit-ups, use assistance, focus on form over repetitions, perform crunches, reduce range of motion.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid neck strain. Stop if you experience back pain. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement. Avoid pulling on your neck with your hands.