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Flexion Leg Sit Up (straight Arm)

An exercise for the Waist - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partWaist Target muscleAbs EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  1. Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and arms straight above your head.
  2. Engaging your abs, lift your upper body off the ground while simultaneously lifting your legs towards your chest.
  3. Reach your hands towards your toes as you lift your upper body and legs.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your upper body and legs back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Abs (primary)Hip FlexorsQuadriceps

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