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- The sit up is a core strengthening exercise targeting the abdominal muscles, particularly the rectus abdominis.
- It also recruits the hip flexors and deeper stabilising muscles of the trunk.
- The primary purpose of the sit up is to enhance trunk flexion strength.
- Lie on your back with your legs bent and heels in line with your sit bones.
- Take the hands behind the head, keeping your elbows in the same position throughout.
- Exhale and squeeze your abdominal muscles to lift your head and shoulder blades off the floor.
- Sit all the way up.
- Inhale as you lower back down to the starting position.
- Repeat as per Physiotherapists guidelines.
