Alternating Straight-Leg Sit-Up
Strengthen your core with alternating straight-leg sit-ups! Target your abs and improve stability with this challenging exercise.
Optional Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
Positioning:
1. Start by lying flat on your back on a comfortable surface, such as a mat.
2. Keep your legs straight and together, with your feet pointing upward.
3. Extend your arms straight above your head.
Movement:
1. Engage your core muscles by pulling your navel towards your spine.
2. Slowly lift your upper body off the ground by contracting your abdominal muscles, reaching your left hand towards your right foot.
3. Keep your legs straight and try to touch your right foot with your left hand.
4. Lower your upper body back down to the starting position.
5. Repeat the movement on the opposite side by raising your upper body and reaching your right hand towards your left foot.
6. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips:
- Keep your movements controlled to avoid straining your back.
- Breathe out as you lift your body and inhale as you lower it back down.
- Focus on engaging your core rather than using momentum to raise your body.