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Jackknife Sit-up

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 your arms overhead.
  2. Engage your core and lift your legs and upper body simultaneously, reaching your hands towards your toes.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your legs and upper body back down to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Abs (primary)Hip Flexors

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